Test Engineer

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Spektrum seeks a Test Engineer in The Hague to support the NATO NCIA program by delivering testing for Integrated Command and Control gap capability work packages. You’ll write structured test plans and cases, choose manual or automated testing for functional, regression, performance, and security scenarios, query SQL databases, test APIs with Postman or SOAPUI, and log issues in Jira. A meticulous, problem solving mindset and Linux experience are essential. A valid National or NATO Secret clearance is required; role is full time on site with some travel to other NATO sites. Desirable: ICC experience, AAR SME, CAOC/JFAC coordination, and automation tools like Selenium or Playwright. Tips: highlight defense domain testing, edge case discovery, and cross team collaboration; align with NCIA mission and show willingness to travel and obtain clearance.

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting 

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID – C005044

Role Duties and Responsibilities

Software Testing Support in Delivery of Integrated Command and Control (ICC) Related Gap Capability Work Packages

Essential:

• Ability to analyse requirements and write structured test plans, cases, and scenarios.
• Understanding when to use manual vs. automated testing including functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Ability to query databases using SQL
• Ability to test APIs using tools like Postman, SOAPUI
• Experience in managing and logging issues using systems like JIRA
• A meticulous eye for detail combined with a logical, problemsolving mindset to find edge cases.
• User-level experience with Linux operating systems

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

Desirable:

ICC Experience, AAR-SME: Tanker Cell Coordinator on CAOC/JFAC Level, C2/Fighter Bomber Planner, Experience with test automation tools (e.g. Selenium, Playwright)

Working Location

• The Hague, NL

Working Policy

• Full time on-site

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance