I&V Engineer - NGG (Secret, CO)

Footbridge Federal; Gunbarrel (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and financial foundation

Time away and flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Footbridge Federal is seeking a qualified software professional in Colorado to contribute to test design, automation, and integrated verification for defense-grade ground network software. The role emphasizes C++ development with Boost and Qt, automated GUI testing with Selenium and Sikuli, and collaboration with engineering teams to refine requirements, perform debugging, and support system design across modules.

A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance is required.
• Strong C++ programming skills with Boost and Qt experience.
• Automated GUI testing experience using Selenium and Sikuli.
• Familiarity with DOORS or Cameo for requirements and system architecture.
• Hands-on Linux, SNMP, and CI/CD tooling with Jenkins.
• Scripting experience (e.g., DXL or similar).

Responsibilities

• Design test objectives, scenario scripts, and step-by-step procedures for complex software systems.
• Execute integration and verification test suites, analyze defects, and collaborate with engineering teams to implement solutions.
• Write software requirements and develop automated unit tests to streamline validation processes.
• Assist with system design, code updates, and debugging across ground network software modules.

Skills

Active Secret security clearance

C++ programming with Boost and Qt

Automated GUI testing with Selenium &,

Requirement management & system tools

Linux, SNMP, Jenkins

Scripting (DXL)

Tools

Boost

Qt

Selenium

Sikuli

DOORS

Cameo

Jenkins

Job description

• Design test objectives, scenario scripts, and step-by-step procedures for complex software systems.
• Execute integration and verification test suites, analyze system defects, and collaborate with engineering teams to implement solutions.
• Write software requirements and develop automated unit tests to streamline validation processes.
• Assist with system design, code updates, and debugging across ground network software modules.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Proficiency in C++ programming, including basic experience with Boost and Qt frameworks.
• Automated GUI testing experience using tools such as Selenium and Sikuli.
• Familiarity with requirement management and system architecture tools like DOORS or Cameo.
• Hands-on experience with Linux environments, SNMP, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
• Scripting experience (e.g., DXL or general scripting languages).

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in console operations or familiarity with satellite and space mission programs.

Required Skills

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Proficiency in C++ programming, including basic experience with Boost and Qt frameworks.
• Automated GUI testing experience using tools such as Selenium and Sikuli.
• Familiarity with requirement management and system architecture tools like DOORS or Cameo.
• Hands-on experience with Linux environments, SNMP, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
• Scripting experience (e.g., DXL or general scripting languages).

Preferred Skills

• Background in console operations or familiarity with satellite and space mission programs.

Security Clearance

• Level: Secret

Travel or Schedule

• Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

Hiring process

• 2

  Recruiter Review

  Recruiting reviews your resume for role alignment, technical background, clearance status where relevant, and program fit.

• 3

  Interview

  Qualified candidates may meet program, technical, or delivery leaders to discuss experience and expectations for the role.

• 4

  Offer

  When there is a match, the team coordinates offer, onboarding, clearance transfer or sponsorship details where contractually authorized.

Mission

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Culture

Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

Small-Team Accountability

The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Growth With Technical Credibility

Career content supports hands‑on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.

Benefits & why work here

• Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.