About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position overview

Confidential Client is seeking a full-time Integration & Test Software Engineer to join an on-site team in San Diego, CA. This role focuses on software unit and integration testing, test automation, and troubleshooting complex software/hardware integrations in both Linux/Unix and Windows environments. The ideal candidate has hands-on I&T experience, a current Top Secret U.S. government clearance (or recent background investigation), and strong documentation and collaboration skills.

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What You’ll Do

• Perform software unit and integration tests and develop/maintain test automation on host and lab environments.
• Install, integrate, and troubleshoot software components across multiple networks and systems.
• Work closely with software developers, systems and hardware engineers, and integration/test engineers to identify root causes for defects and operational issues.
• Ensure testing occurs in the appropriate environment (development vs. lab vs. target).
• Produce clear, concise technical documentation (integration steps, test plans, problem reports).
• Submit detailed problem reports and track defects through resolution.
• Support all phases of the software development lifecycle, and participate in design, integration, acceptance test, and operational events.
• Travel up to 25% as required.

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What We’re Looking For

Basic qualifications (required):

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and entry-level related engineering experience.
• Experience integrating and testing software and hardware components in Unix/Linux and Windows environments.
• Familiarity with formal software lifecycle processes (requirements through test).
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with an investigation within the past 5 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) prior to start, when required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Current Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility or clearance.
• Experience with test automation for installation, configuration, and system-level testing.
• Familiarity with software network interfaces and systems integration.
• Agile methodology experience, including Agile systems engineering.
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA.
• Proficiency with scripting languages for automation, debugging and test support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present technical material to stakeholders.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Primary salary range: $91,800 - $137,600 per year.
• Confidential Client considers multiple factors (experience, skills, location, market) when determining base offers.
• Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and other incentive pay where applicable.
• Standard benefits typically include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement/savings plan, paid time off, and company holidays — details provided by the hiring organization.

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Work Location & Security Requirements

• This is an on-site, full-time role in San Diego, CA. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions requiring a government clearance.
• Active Top Secret clearance required; ability to obtain SAP/PAR before start is required.
• Travel up to 25% may be required.

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Recruiter note

Careertakes is recruiting for this role as a third-party recruiter on behalf of a confidential client in the Engineering sector. Applicants may be considered for other matched roles on the Careertakes platform. Careertakes will not replace the client in employment decisions; final hiring decisions are made by the client.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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