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Staff / Senior Staff Software Test Engineer with Security Clearance
SciTec, Inc.Boulder, CO🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
This role offers a compelling opportunity to contribute to critical national defense programs, fostering significant career growth within a reputable organization, with a competitive salary range of $96,000 - $156,000. You'll thrive here if you are a driven individual with a passion for rigorous testing and a desire to develop advanced technical skills in a collaborative, hybrid work environment. Apply today to join a mission-driven team making a tangible impact.
Quick Overview
Salary
$96k - $156k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
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 the past forty-five plus 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 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 * Performing functional decomposition of requirements to meet system and domain level needs
* Creating test plans and test cases
* 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
* 3 years of experience or exposure to 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 with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) * 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 $96,000- $156,000 / 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.
* Creating test plans and test cases
* 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
* 3 years of experience or exposure to 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 with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) * 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 $96,000- $156,000 / 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.
Skills
Python
SAFe
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