Staff / Senior Staff Software Test Engineer

SciTec; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match

Company-paid HSA Medical insurance

Company-paid Dental insurance

Company-paid Vision insurance

Company-paid Life insurance

Company-paid Long-term Disability

Discretionary Performance Bonus

Paid Parental Leave

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Job summary

SciTec, a Boulder, CO-based unit of Firefly Aerospace, seeks a software test engineer to deliver end-to-end testing for OPIR processing. The role focuses on building CI pipelines, automating tests, and orchestrating tests across environments with Kubernetes and Helm, on-site in Boulder.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s in a physical science, math, engineering, or CS, plus 3 years in software test engineering and the ability to obtain a DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science.
• 3 years of experience in software test engineering roles and functions.
• U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a DoD security clearance.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain CI pipelines (GitLab CI) for automated testing.
• Orchestrate automated testing across development and test environments using Kubernetes and Helm.
• Executing tests and supporting test execution in multiple environments.
• Developing test automation suites.
• Participating in test engineering artifact reviews.
• Conducting performance analyses, risk analyses, and trade studies.
• Maintaining test documentation in accordance with management procedures.
• Completing assigned tasks to meet program schedule milestones.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Detail oriented

Software test engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science

Tools

Python

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Job description

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For over forty-five years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.
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 Boulder, CO.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain CI pipelines (GitLab CI) for automated testing
• Orchestrate automated testing across development and test environments using Kubernetes and Helm
• Executing tests and supporting test execution in multiple environments
• Developing test automation suites
• Participating in test engineering artifact reviews
• Conducting performance analyses, risk analyses, and trade studies
• Maintaining test documentation in accordance with management procedures
• Completing assigned tasks to meet program schedule milestones
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
• U.S Citizenship and eligibility for a DoD security clearance
• 3 years of experience in software test engineering roles and functions
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Candidates With The Following Qualifications Will Be Preferred

• Experience with testing Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) processing systems
• 1 year of experience in software development or test automation (preferably in Python)
• Experience with formal requirements verification for Government programs
• Experience working within AWS cloud services and environments.
• Experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks for cloud infrastructure
• Familiarity with Python, CI/CD tools, container orchestration with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Helm
• An active DoD security clearance
• Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Benefits

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

• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 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
• 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 $102,000- $157,000 / 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 proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.