Software Integration & Test

Cutting Edge Communications, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Colorado Springs is seeking a Software Integration and Test Lead to develop integration and test plans. You will lead testing efforts, ensuring compliance with regulations while optimizing testing processes. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in software integration and testing, along with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. This role offers comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software integration, testing, or verification, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of requirements management and test automation.
• Familiarity with satellite communications and network protocols preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed software integration and test plans.
• Lead execution of functional, regression, system, and acceptance tests.
• Oversee defect management, verification, and closure in tracking tools.

Skills

Software integration

Testing

Verification

Leadership

Defect tracking tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Tools

DOORS

JIRA

TestRail

Job description

Base pay

$145,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Overview

Cutting Edge is seeking a Software Integration and Test Lead to join our team! As a member of our team, you’ll support our client in a vital role in advancing innovative technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking missions and work alongside industry leaders in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed software integration and test plans, schedules, and test cases aligned to program milestones.
• Lead execution of functional, regression, system, and acceptance tests.
• Ensure all software requirements are adequately mapped to test cases and verification activities.
• Oversee defect management, verification, and closure in tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, DOORS). Communicate test progress/results to stakeholders and leadership.
• Recommend and implement process improvements for integration, testing, and verification activities to maximize quality and efficiency.
• Interface with software engineering, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and operational stakeholders to ensure alignment of integration and test activities.
• Prepare and deliver integration and test documentation, including plans, procedures, and formal test reports.
• Perform configuration control of test assets and environments. Assess and communicate integration and test risks, and manage mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all integration/test activities comply with contract, program, and DoD/Government regulations and security requirements.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or closely related discipline
• 8+ years of experience in software integration, testing, or verification, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or lead role
• Strong working knowledge of requirements management, test automation, and defect tracking tools (e.g., DOORS, JIRA, TestRail)
• Familiarity with satellite communications, ground systems, or network protocols preferred
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Seniority

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing and Space Research and Technology

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• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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