Test Engineer

Job overview

The Test Engineer role is onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD, and is contingent on contract award. The stated salary range is $135,000–$155,000 per year. Columbia Technology Partners supports government systems through technology and management consulting. The engineer plans, executes, analyzes, and reports on test and evaluation activities for complex government systems. The work helps assess system effectiveness and suitability, inform risk-based decisions, and verify mission-critical capabilities; Level 3 responsibilities add task leadership and coordination.

What you'll do

• Analyze requirements and system documentation to develop test strategies, plans, and procedures
• plan data collection and execute test events
• assess system performance
• prepare evaluation plans, risk assessments, and reports
• support government test documentation
• apply statistical analysis and modeling tools
• coordinate with engineering teams, users, and stakeholders
• support test readiness and participate in integrated test teams. Level 3 adds stakeholder liaison, technical leadership, mentoring, resource and schedule management, quality assurance, and risk communication.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

test engineer

test and evaluation

government systems

systems testing

statistical analysis

risk assessment

annapolis junction md

columbia technology partners

$135k–$155k

security clearance

polygraph required

contract award contingent

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical plans
• company-paid vision and dental
• 401(k) with 6% company contribution
• paid time off and leave
• up to $10,000 for approved career-related learning
• life and disability insurance
• profit-sharing bonus.

Why this role

Position is contingent on contract award; active security clearance with appropriate polygraph and U.S. citizenship required; Level 2 requires five years of relevant experience and Level 3 requires eight years; bachelor’s degree or four additional years of experience required.

About the employer

Columbia Technology Partners is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.