Full-Time
Test Engineer 3
Linux/Bash/Python/HPC/SQL/Splunk/Gitlab/Kibana/Grafana
Captivation
11-50 employees
Software engineering for mission-focused teams
Compensation Overview
$130k - $270k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
In Person
US Top Secret Clearance, US Citizenship Required
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- Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen
- Eight (8) years’ experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required
- Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or related discipline form an accredited college or university is required
- Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
- Experience using Linux CLI and the Linux suite of tools
- Proficient using Bash/Python scripting for task automation
- Experience developing and executing test plans for HPC systems
- Experience integrating and testing REST APIs related to HPC systems
- Experience creating complex database queries to analyze test data across various database platforms including SQL, and Splunk
- Demonstrated experience in defect tracking and resolution processes
- Experience analyzing logs and test results using data visualization tools such as Splunk, Kibana, and Grafana
- Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI
- testing and validating HPC systems in accordance with test plans to ensure that system requirements are met.
- Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
- Familiar with Splunk for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine generated data
- Familiar with SAFe Agile principles, methodologies, and best practices
- Experience with IaC principles and automation tools including Ansible
- Experience with Git Source Control System
Captivation builds digital software for mission makers by delivering engineering services across a wide range of disciplines. The work is collaborative, with teams that move quickly like a small business and take pride in what they develop. The company emphasizes transparency, a flat organizational structure, and a developer-focused culture, which enables engineers to work directly and iteratively with clients. Compared with larger firms, Captivation differentiates itself through its focus on timely delivery, practical problem solving, and actively pursuing challenging projects for the Intelligence Community, using modern software technologies. The goal is to produce solutions that clients value, on time, while growing the team and empowering its engineers to take ownership of their work.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Columbia, Maryland
Founded
2014
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DoD cyber defense spending growth expands addressable market for CYBERCOM and DISA.
- Salt Lake City expansion diversifies talent pool beyond Maryland headquarters.
- Custom software developer NAICS certification unlocks targeted federal contracting opportunities.
What critics are saying
- Booz Allen Hamilton and incumbents dominate IC contracts, squeezing $1M-revenue firms.
- Talent exodus to Palantir and scaled competitors threatens 29-person team delivery.
- JADC2 AI/ML mandate requires platform scale Captivation cannot match internally.
What makes Captivation unique
- GSA Schedule 47QRCA25DS201 contract enables direct federal procurement without competitive bidding.
- Developer-oriented culture with flattened structure attracts mission-driven engineering talent.
- Specialized expertise in DSP, ML/AI, and streaming analytics for intelligence missions.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan