Principal Test Engineer

Job overview

The Principal Test Engineer role is based in Annapolis Junction, MD, with a hybrid remote option noted in the posting. Compensation is $180,000–$260,000 per year. GliaCell Technologies provides software and systems engineering, including cybersecurity solutions, to support a U.S. Government customer’s critical mission-related systems. The engineer designs and maintains automated tests for web applications, analyzes results, and resolves automation issues, with occasional manual verification. The role contributes to reliable software and systems by working with cross-disciplinary teammates on test cases and automation frameworks; an active or reinstatable TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

What you'll do

• Design and implement automated tests for web applications
• construct Gherkin scenarios
• develop and maintain automated test cases
• analyze test results and resolve automation issues
• occasionally perform manual test verification
• collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to build automation frameworks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal test engineer

annapolis junction md

hybrid remote option

$180,000–$260,000/year

test automation

web applications

gherkin

cucumber

selenium

python

java

ts/sci with polygraph

u.s. citizenship

sign-on bonus potential

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• up to 25 days of paid time off
• federal holidays
• 401(k) company contribution
• bonus potential
• professional development
• life and disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• and other listed programs.

Why this role

Requires an active or reinstatable TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and U.S. citizenship; the posting notes flexible hours and work-from-home opportunities.

About the employer

GliaCell Technologies is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.