Job Title: Test and Integration Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US
Anticipated Posting End: 9/26/2026
The Opportunity:
Join CACI's Fusion Analysis & Development Effort (FADE) Edge Team and make a direct impact on critical national security missions!
You'll ensure the quality and reliability of complex software systems deployed on tactical edge devices and cloud environments.
This role offers a clear growth path from testing to broader technical responsibilities.
We're investing in someone who wants to grow beyond traditional testing.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement comprehensive test strategies
- Build automated test suites using modern frameworks (e.g., API testing tools, BDD frameworks)
- Manage deployment infrastructure including GitLab runners, Helm charts, and Kubernetes across multiple environments
- Support production edge deployments including fresh cluster deployments and the integration of COTS and custom software totaling more than 100+ containers per deployment
- Monitor system health and build dashboards for performance metrics (e.g., test execution trends, deployment success rates), functional monitoring, and alerting
- Coordinate test events and manage release pipelines to streamline delivery
- Validate software functionality, identify defects, and resolve issues with developers
- Provide input on user experience, edge UI designs, and deployment scripts for systems in disconnected/contested environments
- Drive continuous improvement of testing processes and system architecture
- Collaborate with developers, users, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions
- Work in a collaborative, agile environment with experienced engineers
- Contribute to shaping testing strategy and test infrastructure automation practices
- Leverage AI tools for test automation, code generation, and analysis
- Ensure quality and system reliability for software deployed on tactical edge devices and cloud environments
Qualifications:
Required:
- U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance preferably with a polygraph OR the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret SCI clearance (candidates with active clearances prioritized)
- 3+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, DevOps, or related technical role
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or 5+ years of related experience
- Strong foundation in software testing methodologies and automated testing
- Experience with Linux environments, CI/CD practices, version control, and Agile methodologies
- Familiarity with containerization concepts and infrastructure as code
- Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., API testing tools such as Karate, Gherkin for BDD)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Self-motivated with proactive approach to improvements
- Ability to read and understand code (Java, Python, or similar)
- Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., API testing tools, BDD frameworks)
Desired:
- Hands-on Kubernetes experience (orchestration, troubleshooting, pod management)
- CI/CD tools experience (Jenkins, GitLab CI/Runners, ArgoCD)
- Infrastructure as Code tools (Helm, Terraform, Dagger)
- Monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Kibana, Prometheus, Elasticsearch)
- AWS cloud platform experience
- Scripting languages (Bash, Python)
- Database technologies (PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis)
- Edge computing, IoT deployments, or SRE background
- Government contracting or military experience
- Experience or willingness to leverage AI tools for test automation, code generation, and analysis (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar)
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$63,300-$129,700
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.