Senior Staff/Senior Software Test Engineer - Aurora

SciTec Incorporated; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative small business is seeking a skilled software test engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves delivering cutting-edge missile warning software, requiring a strong background in software test engineering and automation. You will collaborate within a fast-paced environment to ensure the highest quality of software processing for national defense applications. Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including stock ownership and generous time off. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to national security, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401K Contribution

100% Company Paid HSA Medical Insurance

80% Company Paid Dental Insurance

100% Company Paid Vision Insurance

100% Company Paid Life Insurance

100% Company Paid Long-term Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software test engineering roles.
• 3+ years of experience in software development or test automation.

Responsibilities

• Creating test plans and executing tests in multiple environments.
• Developing test automation suites and maintaining test documentation.
• Conducting performance analyses and supporting onsite integration activities.

Skills

Software Test Engineering

Python

Linux

Agile Software Development

Collaboration Skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science

Advanced Degree in Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

SciTec has been awarded multiple government contracts and is growing our creative Team! SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented software test engineer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. This is a unique opportunity to join a small business delivering core capabilities for National defense. You will work within a fast-paced team delivering end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence. The position is on-site in Aurora, CO.

Responsibilities

• Creating test plans and test cases
• Executing tests and supporting test execution in multiple environments
• Developing test automation suites
• Participating in test engineering artifact reviews
• Conducting performance analyses
• Maintaining test documentation in accordance with management procedures
• Completing assigned tasks to meet program schedule milestones
• Supporting onsite integration and test activities at customer sites
• Other duties as assigned

• A Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
• 5+ years of experience or exposure to software test engineering roles and functions
• 3+ years of experience in software development or test automation (preferably in Python)
• 3+ years ongoing professional experience using Linux operating systems.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to travel to multiple local customer locations for integration activities
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in a fast-paced work environment
• Professional experience with Agile software development
• A current active SECRET DoD security clearance or higher

Candidates with the following qualifications will be preferred

• Experience with testing Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) processing systems
• An advanced degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
• Professional experience with application orchestration and/or deployment to the cloud

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SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $93,000 - $156,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.