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Test Engineer (Full Scope Polygraph)

Modern Technology Solutions Inc Fort Meade, Maryland, United States

onsitefull-time

Salary: $90,000 - $175,000 / year

Posted Jun 30, 2026Apply by Oct 14, 2026
  • Role & seniority

    • Test Engineer (mid-level); 2+ years relevant test experience (BS + experience; 4 yrs exp can substitute for BS)

    • Government contractor role at Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)

  • Stack/tools

    • Linux

    • Python, SQL (desired)

    • Cloud: AWS / Azure / GCP / AWS GovCloud (desired)

    • ETL frameworks (desired)

    • Test artifacts/tools implied: test planning, analysis, reporting, data requirements, crosswalks, risk assessments (no specific proprietary tools listed)

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Plan, execute, and report Test & Evaluation (T&E): evaluation plans, analysis plans, procedures, data requirements, reports/status briefs.

    • Design and coordinate testing for data collection: sampling schemes, synchronization with decision points, readiness/training, security/legal/privacy compliance.

    • Evaluate system performance & integration: operational environments/priorities, assess new vs. legacy integration across hardware form factors, frame/prioritize T&E objectives and risk-tailored effectiveness/suitability metrics.

  • Must-have skills

    • Direct experience performing pre-deployment testing for new system software/hardware releases

    • Compliance-focused testing/data collection (security and legal standards)

    • Ability to work with Government sponsor and coordinate implementation

    • Production of Test Plans/Procedures/Reports and related briefings/data ma

Full Description

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Test Engineer to join our team in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens with a TS/SCI clearance and Full Scope Polygraph.

Responsibilities

Contribute to cutting edge development programs and test new solutions. Lead testing innovations for radio frequency (RF) signal processing applications. Test analytics, visualization and discovery tools. Evaluate the integration of new and legacy software across a variety of hardware form factors. Assess operational system performance requirements for testability and criticality to frame and prioritize Test & Evaluation (T&E) objectives and enable evaluation planning. Review planned acquisition approaches to support T&E schedule alignment with decision maker needs for T&E support. Coordinate with program System Engineering (SE) and review T&E-related SE information to leverage functional analysis, system descriptions, parameter selection and dependencies, Modeling and Simulation, and initial performance risk assessments to inform evaluation planning. Assess operational environments and priorities for evaluation attention and scenario selection, and to coordinate user participation in T&E. Plan program- and event-level risk-tailored performance estimation and analysis of system and operational Effectiveness and Suitability metrics & conditions, levels of T&E include inspection, demonstration, paper analysis, survey, simulation, and physical test Participate in the T&E Working-level Integrated Product Team (WIPT) and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of evaluation plans. Produce Evaluation Plans (metric framework, scenarios/threads, timelines, requirements/T&E crosswalk), Analysis Plans, Data Requirements, Risk Assessments, Evaluation Reports, Status reports. Plan program- and event-level testing for collection of data required for analysis and to sync T&E events with supported decision points. Design data sampling schemes to optimize the information/resource balance and to control testing uncertainties.

Ensure test readiness including training of test event participants re: conduct of the event, equipment readiness, and security, legal, and privacy compliance arrangements.

Qualifications Required

Exceptional integrity, professionalism, and commitment to MTSI's core values. 2+ years of experience as a Test Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity. Experience working directly with the Government sponsor to coordinate task implementation. Experience performing pre-deployment testing of new systems to include all system software and hardware releases prior to field deployment. Experience planning and executing testing and data collection, ensuring compliance with security and legal standards. Experience producing associated Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports/Briefings, Data Management Plan. Proficiency with the Linux operating system.

Qualifications Desired

Experience using tools like Python and SQL. Experience with cloud computing platforms like; Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or AWS GovCloud. Experience with ETL frameworks.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related discipline from an accredited college or university. 4 additional years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Clearance Requirements

TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.

The pay range for this position is $90,000 to $175,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.

Test EngineeringRadio FrequencySignal ProcessingData CollectionLinuxPythonSQLCloud ComputingETL FrameworksSystem PerformanceEvaluation PlanningRisk AssessmentTest PlansData ManagementVisualization ToolsSimulationmulti-location

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