Test Engineer (Secret) (4777)

SMX; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 103,100 - 171,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Boulder, CO seeks a Test Engineer. This on-site role demands Secret clearance and involves writing functional tests and collaborating in an Agile team. Applicants should have a BS degree in Computer Science, 5+ years of experience in software integration, and expertise in automated testing, including Python. Competitive compensation with a range of $103,100 to $171,800 USD is offered, alongside strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Clearance Required: Secret; U.S. Citizenship is required.
• 5+ years of experience with software integration and debugging.
• Advanced knowledge of Python, test methodologies, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Write and execute functional and performance test procedures.
• Work with software engineering teams in an Agile environment.
• Execute tests to meet program milestone objectives.
• Advance quality and deployment in a DevOps context.

Skills

Automated testing

Agile development

Integration testing

Python

CI/CD knowledge

Test automation

Education

BS or advanced degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Xray

JIRA

Confluence

GitLab

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Test Engineer (Secret) (4777) role at SMX. Position location is on-site in Boulder, CO. Secret level clearance is required.

The SMX Space and Intelligence (S&I) Business Unit (BU) is on the ground floor across the future remote sensing ecosystem for all orbital regimes (LEO, MEO, HEO, and GEO). We build, integrate, and operationally support our customers’ emerging space-ground systems to include real-time data processing frameworks, sensor data processing, and data visualization. We are partnered with leading companies to deliver best-of-breed capabilities for our customers’ needs. We have an immediate opportunity for a Test Engineer who will apply automated testing talents in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on expertise and a strong understanding of engineering processes in supporting large, National Defense, Agile software development programs. You will work with a team of system and software engineers in a fast-paced environment as part of Space System Command’s Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE) Enterprise OPIR Solution (EOS) program.

The EOS program will enhance the government-owned FORGE framework, delivering a scalable, cyber-secure ground processing capability to strengthen the Space Force’s missile warning and tracking mission and accelerate threat-responsive solutions for warfighters.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Write and execute functional and performance test procedures at feature and sub-system levels for software requirement verification.
• Work closely with software and systems engineering teams using an Agile development environment; design and develop functional and performance tests at feature and sub-system levels.
• Execute tests in a development environment to show requirements and integration objectives are met and meet program milestone test event objectives which support mission readiness.
• Advance the team's pursuit of higher quality and faster deployment into integrated environments within a DevOps and CI/CD construct.
• Evaluate and integrate new system features.
• Participate in team and program Agile ceremonies.

Required Skills & Experience

• Clearance Required: Secret. Ability to obtain an Interim DOD Secret Clearance. Interim or Active DOD Secret clearance or higher is preferred. U.S. Citizenship is required due to clearance.
• BS or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience with software integration, integration testing and debugging. Advanced Python knowledge.
• Experience with Xray for test creation and management; Gherkin and Behave for test automation.
• General knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, and Agile development tools and methodologies.
• Experience with test methodologies, test/behavior driven development.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with satellite ground system processing, including planning and scheduling, ground control, data processing, and command and control domains (FORGE MDPAF knowledge highly desired).
• Knowledge of vSphere and Red Hat OpenShift.
• Experience with team productivity tools such as JIRA, Confluence, GitLab, or Microsoft equivalents (Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Exposure to Java, JavaScript, Typescript, C++.

Application Details

• Application Deadline: December 8, 2025
• Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

Salary Range: The proposed salary for this position is $103,100 USD - $171,800 USD

Equal Opportunity

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to geographic location and relevant experience. At SMX, we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.