Full-Time

O&M Test Automation Engineer

Comtech

Comtech

51-200 employees

Full-service IT solutions for government contracts

No salary listed

Calverton, MD, USA

In Person

Category
QA & Testing (1)
Required Skills
Agile
Software Testing
JUnit
Java
C#
Jenkins
SCRUM
REST APIs
DevOps

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Requirements
  • A minimum of 1 year of hands-on automated test coding experience.
  • Experience with automation tools such as JUnit, SOAPUI, and Selenium WebDriver.
  • Knowledge of fundamental concepts of Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, automated GUI and backend testing, and User Acceptance Testing.
  • Ability to work in an Agile environment and collaborate with other automation developers to build and support an automation framework.
  • Ability to analyze automation results and generate automation result reports.
  • Ability to learn new techniques and technologies quickly.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Flexibility to work with team members at all levels of experience.
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with developers, the professional services team, and product managers to define automated testing components for validating requirements against developed software.
  • Help team members adopt and learn test automation techniques.
  • Assist the Scrum Team with story estimation and effort sizing, including test automation representation and required Continuous Integration engagement.
  • Contribute to cross-functional teamwork throughout the organization's Agile project lifecycle.
  • Execute automated testing on Web front-end and back-end systems.
  • Run test validations at multiple levels, including database, rules, logging, and user-interface validation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Background in test automation, Web application front-end development, or Siebel.
  • Previous experience on Agile teams, especially within government agencies.
  • Professional consulting experience.
  • Strong innovative and analytical ability with extensive implementation experience.
  • Experience with Java and/or C#, J2EE, XML, SOA, REST, JSON, or Siebel.
  • Knowledge of Continuous Integration tools such as Bamboo or Jenkins.
  • Experience with testing tools and techniques such as HP QTP, JUnit, Selenium WebDriver, Geb, Cucumber, and Spock.
  • Experience with Functional Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, and User Acceptance Testing phases.

Comtech provides a full range of IT solutions for the Civilian Federal Government, the Department of Defense, and other Agencies, with a focus on the finance and medical sectors to help meet regulatory requirements while reducing costs and boosting agility. It delivers tailored IT services through skilled staff and contract-focused project execution, guided by an ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System and a dedicated Quality Assurance Manager to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery. The company differentiates itself through its award-winning, customer-oriented approach and a formal QA framework that emphasizes process-driven delivery and compliance for government and regulated contracts. Its goal is to offer reliable, compliant, and cost-efficient IT solutions that improve government operations and strategic flexibility.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • Third quarter 2026 bookings hit $175.4 million and backlog reached $731.6 million.
  • June 2026 Gilat sale should deliver $143 million to $145 million for debt reduction.
  • Matt Bugbee’s 2025 hiring strengthens federal civilian growth after the public safety pivot.

What critics are saying

  • Debt covenants stay suspended only until July 31, 2027, leaving refinancing pressure.
  • Comtech cut 24% of workforce by April 30, 2026, signaling fragile operating leverage.
  • If Gilat sale stalls, Comtech lacks cash to support Allerium and service $116 million borrowings.

What makes Comtech unique

  • Allerium’s $107 million Q2 funding proves stickiness with Tier 1 telecom customers.
  • Comtech is refocusing on public safety after selling most S&S to Gilat in 2026.
  • Retained cybersecurity training and NG-911 offerings give Comtech a narrower mission-critical niche.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Company Equity

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Discounts

Relocation Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Meal Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

Gym Membership

Pet Insurance

Bereavement Leave

Company News

GovCon Wire
Jun 25th, 2025
Matt Bugbee Joins Comtech as Chief Growth Officer

Matt Bugbee joins Comtech as chief growth officer.