Software Test Engineer

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

. Integrate and test software solutions across IDT’s Integrated Mission Systems business area .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $184,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software integration and testing, with a strong foundation in programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, and JavaScript. Proficient in CI/CD pipeline management, containerization, and compliance with DoD and industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Software Integration and TestingCI/CD Pipeline ManagementContainerization and Configuration ManagementDoD and Naval Systems ExperienceProgramming Languages: Java, C++, Python, JavaScript

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Hard Skills

JavaC++PythonJavaScriptSQLLinux Command-LineContainerizationDEVSECOPSCloud ComputingMachine Learning

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAnalytical AbilitiesCommunicationInitiativeCreativity

Tools & Technologies

GitCI/CD ToolsContainer Runtime EnvironmentsAPIsAutomation Scripting

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

DoD StandardsNaval SystemsIntegrated Mission SystemsSoftware DevelopmentUser Requirements Gathering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityJavaJavaScriptLinuxPythonReactSQLC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Integrate and test software solutions across IDT’s Integrated Mission Systems business area
Provide feedback to developers to help build high-quality, innovative, and effective software integrating with other system components
Gather user requirements, define system functionality, and develop test plans for integrated commercial applications and code written in Java, C++, Python, and JavaScript
Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, integration engineers, and subject matter experts to deliver robust technical solutions
Adhere to government and industry security, reliability, and performance standards
Interpret and apply DoD and industry standards
Participate in peer reviews, configuration, design, and performance reviews
Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines for software deployment
Integrate third-party and externally developed software into container runtime environments
Configure, adapt, and validate software components in containerized environments
Integrate with internal systems and third-party applications
Assist with containerization, configuration management, and customization of vendor or open-source software

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in applicable discipline such as software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, data science, cyber security, mathematics, or aeronautical engineering (or equivalent full-time experience)
3+ years’ experience with Git or similar version control systems, programming languages such as C++, Python, Java or JavaScript, container concepts, SQL and relational databases, Linux-based systems command-line usage and file/system permissions, or React or similar modern frontend frameworks
Ability to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time as needed
2+ years’ experience working with DoD and Naval systems preferred
1+ year experience with visualization and human interface development, DEVSECOPS, or software system remote monitoring, maintenance and upgrade
1+ year experience with cloud computing, virtualization, containerization, networking concepts and protocols, APIs or third-party services, automation scripting, big data solutions, or machine learning/artificial intelligence
Desire to stay current with industry trends and best practices
Openness to new tools and concepts, showing initiative, innovation and creativity
Ability to communicate, report and document progress and issues
Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations
Strong analytical abilities, sense of ownership, urgency and drive

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous benefits package
Competitive PTO
Paid holidays
401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
Professional Development Resources
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
Annual Employee Recognition Awards
Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches