METRON

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

METRON$95K — $115K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Proven track record in building test infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Solid software testing and test harness development skills.
  • Experience in designing both automated and manual testing strategies.
  • Proficiency in Java, Rust, or TypeScript/React development.
  • Strong collaboration skills to translate technical ideas for diverse stakeholders.
  • U.S. Citizenship required for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance testing infrastructure to support production software.
  • Create robust test harnesses and mocking frameworks.
  • Implement automated and manual testing strategies.
  • Integrate testing workflows into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strive to improve software quality and reliability across applications.
  • Collaborate with engineers and researchers on testing requirements.
  • Support the development of scalable and maintainable testing practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options.
  • Paid time off with 9 observed and 2 floating holidays.
  • Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.
  • Relocation assistance and professional development reimbursement.
  • 401(k) options including traditional and Roth plans.
  • Annual salary reviews and profit-sharing opportunities.
  • Gym and fitness reimbursement, plus an employee assistance program.
  • Involvement in employee referral programs.
Full Job Description
Our Reston team is seeking a mid-level Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to help build and mature the testing infrastructure supporting production software for simulation, optimization, and decision support in mission-focused environments. This role is for someone who can develop robust test harnesses, mocking infrastructure, and automated and manual testing strategies. A successful candidate will also help integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines and improve software quality and reliability across Java, Rust, and TypeScript-based applications. The strongest candidates will bring solid software development fundamentals, hands-on experience with software testing and test infrastructure, and the technical judgment to build scalable, maintainable testing practices across a growing production codebase.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, applied math, or related field
  • At least 3 years of industry experience
  • Experience building test infrastructure including mocking and CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience in software testing and test harness development
  • Experience designing automated and manual testing
  • Software Development experience in Java, Rust or Typescript/React
  • Ability to work effectively with researchers, engineers, and end users to translate technical concepts into usable software
  • Familiarity with full-stack web application development in any frameworks/languages
  • U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED; successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information


Desired Qualifications

  • Active DoD Security Clearance
  • Experience using ADO, Gitlab or similar CI/CD tools

Position Location: Reston, VA

*The selected individual(s) will be required to work from the Reston, VA office
Perks and Benefits
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Accompanying FSA and HSA options
  • Additional Voluntary Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • 9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development Reimbursement
  • Annual Salary Reviews
  • Profit Sharing
  • 401(k) Traditional and Roth Options
  • Gym and Fitness Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program

About METRON

Metron delivers innovative solutions to challenging problems. For over 40 years, our dedication to technical rigor and a first-principles approach to problem-solving has consistently yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging problems. Metronites are leaders in their technical fields who have made the commitment to solve real-world problems. Our employees excel in applied mathematics, statistical inference, signal processing, autonomy, and software development. Equally important, they are inquisitive problem solvers who enjoy working in small teams to craft novel solutions to thorny problems.
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