Test Engineer

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.

The Test/Integration Engineer is part of a team that tests software and hardware baselines as well as integrating systems together.

Supports the design and creation of software test cases, scenarios, and procedures that incorporates the use of a variety of software applications and tools.
• Performs configuration item and system level tests and supports verification/validation testing as required.
• Develops test plans and test reports for all levels of testing performed.
• Works closely with the customer, development staff and systems engineers to thoroughly understand the system requirements and software and hardware implementation.
• Understands the AGILE method of software development and can work in an AGILE environment.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, systems or software engineering from an accredited college or university.
• May substitute relevant military or work experience in lieu of degree.
• Two (2) years' experience in a Test Engineer position testing new software baselines, as well as supporting installation of software and hardware at remote sites.
• Skills related to Selenium, Playwright, Postman, REST APIs, SQL, Git, Jira.

• OneSAF experience, JCATS, WARSIM, HITS, RVCT, MCS systems, LVC-IA, AVCATT, CCTT, BCS, Red Hat LINUX, Windows, VMWare.
• Experience with AI-Assisted test automation, test design, and applications.

• Able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

CESI is committed to principles of inclusion and equal employment opportunity. We foster a non-discriminatory, professional work environment for all our teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

• May be required to lift boxes that weigh up to 25 pounds individually and heavier boxes as part of a team lift.
• May be required to upload and download equipment onto and from a pallet.
• May be required to set up demonstration equipment.