SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace Company, 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

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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.