Test Engineer

Apogee Engineering; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering is seeking a Journeymen Test Engineer to support the Space Force at Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs. You will create test plans with test cases from user stories and requirements, and implement automated and manual tests to observe software performance, documenting results and defects for remediation.

The role requires 3+ years in developmental testing, a Bachelor’s degree, US citizenship, and a Secret clearance. This is a full-time position based in Colorado.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of experience in developmental testing.
• Must be a US citizen and have a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test plans and detailed test cases from user stories and requirements.
• Design, build, and maintain automated test scripts and data-generation tools.
• Execute manual and automated tests and report defects to developers.

Skills

Test planning

Automation testing

Python

Cypress

MBSE (CAMEO)

Rhapsody

Jira/Confluence

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CAMEO

Rhapsody

SysML

Jira

Confluence

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Test Engineer

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Journeymen Test Engineer to support the Space Force customer.

As a Test Engineer on our Space Force team, you'll use your experience to work with developers and engineers to evaluate software developed for national defense. You'll create test plans with test cases based on user stories and requirements. Using automated and manual processes, you'll generate data and implement the test cases to observe how the software performs, then document the results and communicate defects to the development team so they can start improving the tool.

This is a full-time position at Peterson SFB, in Colorado Springs.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test plans and detailed test cases from user stories and system requirements; perform requirements analysis, synthesis, and maintain bidirectional traceability including test methods and success criteria.
• Design, build, and maintain automated test scripts, custom test harnesses, and data‑generation tools using Python, Cypress, or similar frameworks; integrate automated tests into CI/CD workflows.
• Execute manual and automated developmental and operational test events, collect and analyze test data, and evaluate functionality, reliability, performance, and user experience against acceptance criteria.
• Identify, document, and track defects with clear reproduction steps and severity assessments; work closely with developers to prioritize fixes and verify resolution through retesting.
• Use MBSE artifacts (Cameo, Rhapsody, SysML models) to align test coverage with system design and configurations; ensure tests reflect system changes and operational impacts while adhering to DoD Instructions 5000.87 and 5000.89.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to improve test processes, maintain test documentation and reports, and contribute proactive recommendations to increase software quality and sustainment.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.
• Clearance: Must have a minimum of a Secret clearance at time of application.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Years of Experience: 3+ years of experience in developmental testing.

Additional Experience:

• Experience performing requirements analysis, synthesis, and traceability for shall statement and supplemental fields evaluation, including test method and success criteria.
• Experience architecting complex systems in Model‑Based Systems Engineering, including CAMEO or Rhapsody.
• Knowledge of DoD Instructions 5000.87 and 5000.89.
• Ability to develop and execute detailed test procedures for Developmental and Operational Test Events.
• Ability to build automated test scripts and custom harnesses using a tool such as a Python or Cypress.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clearance: TS/SCI.
• Certifications: CompTIA Sec +.
• Years of Experience: (not specified).

Additional Experience:

• Experience with the Atlassian Suite, including Confluence or Jira.
• Experience with radar system operations or radar modeling.
• Experience with Docker or Kubernetes.
• Experience interfacing with formal government test organizations, including 17TES or JITC.
• Knowledge of software deployment and troubleshooting processes in DevSecOps pipelines, including Platform 1 or DAFCw.
• Ability to run and evaluate complex simulation frameworks.

Additional Information:

• Location: Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs.
• Travel: Up to 15% travel may be required.

Pay Range

USD $110,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.