QA & Test Lead — DoD System Integration

SciTec Incorporated; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 152,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

HSA medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Hospital indemnity insurance

Accident and critical illness coverage

Short-term disability

Profit-sharing plan

Performance bonus

Parental leave

Generous PTO

Flexible work hours

Job summary

SciTec seeks a Quality Assurance / Test Lead for a large software system delivering missile defense-related capabilities. You will plan, execute, and refine system integration and verification activities across software, systems, and infrastructure teams.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in defense or complex systems testing, V&V experience, and strong communication skills. DoD clearance is preferred; Colorado-based role with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of experience supporting system integration, test, or verification activities in a defense or complex systems environment
• Experience with system-level verification and validation (V&V)
• Experience with the four layers of testing in the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Experience developing or executing test plans and test procedures
• Ability to analyze system behavior against requirements, derived test criteria, and document results
• Strong understanding of integration environments and test workflows
• Experience collaborating across technical teams and stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of system integration and verification activities
• Develop and refine test strategies, plans, and methodologies aligned with program objectives
• Execute and support system-level test events, including integration, functional, and performance testing
• Identify verification gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities, and drive resolution
• Analyze system performance against requirements and document test results
• Collaborate with software, systems, infrastructure, and program teams to ensure integrated system readiness
• Support coordination with government and contractor stakeholders to align integration and test activities
• Provide recommendations to improve verification rigor, efficiency, and consistency
• Support preparation for internal and external reviews, assessments, and demonstrations
• Contribute to continuous improvement of integration and test processes across programs
• Derive metrics and acceptance criteria for system-level and acceptance-level testing from program requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

System verification

Test planning

Performance testing

Requirements analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

DoD security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/Physical Sciences

Tools

V&V processes

SDLC testing layers

Job description

SciTec seeks a Quality Assurance / Test Lead for a large software system delivering missile defense-related capabilities. You will plan, execute, and refine system integration and verification activities across software, systems, and infrastructure teams.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in defense or complex systems testing, V&V experience, and strong communication skills. DoD clearance is preferred; Colorado-based role with competitive salary and benefits.