Software Test Engineer

Job Description

Location Schriever AFB CO Security Clearance At a minimum Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TSSCI security clearance Job Type Full Time Target Salary Range 90000 120000 This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level years of experience andor certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary Position OverviewAmatriot is seeking a Software Test Engineer to support the US Space Forces Critical Satellite Communications C SAR mission in Colorado Springs Colorado In this role you will help ensure the reliability performance and readiness of mission critical software systems that support MILSATCOM operations around the globe This is an opportunity to work directly with cutting edge satellite command and control technologies in a highly collaborative environment where your contributions have a direct impact on national security and space operations Key ResponsibilitiesAs a member of a specialized engineering team you will support testing and validation activities for the Command and Control System Consolidated CCS C integrated environment Your work will help ensure the successful deployment and operation of Commercial Off the Shelf COTS applications custom developed software and satellite specific data products supporting US Space Force missions Applications are hosted on Windows Solaris and Linux platforms Responsibilities include Develop prepare and execute formal software acceptance testsValidate software maintenance releases and system enhancementsCollaborate closely with software developers during unit integration and system testing activitiesAnalyze test results identify defects and support resolution effortsProvide daily status reporting during formal test eventsMaintain and execute regression test suites to ensure system stabilitySupport user acceptance testing and assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysisVerify software performance across Windows Linux and Solaris environmentsApply software configuration management CM best practices to ensure consistency and integrity across multiple systemsQualificationsEducation Bachelors degree in a technical discipline and 24 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceExperienceExperience supporting MILSATCOM operations satellite command and control systems or a related developmentaloperational environment preferredStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both engineering teams and customersCertificationsCurrent Security certification DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higherPreferred Qualifications4 years of software or system testing experienceExperience supporting MILSATCOM andor satellite command and control systemsFamiliarity with Agile software development methodologiesExperience working in classified or mission critical operational environmentsKnowledge of automated testing tools and test management processesAbility to articulate technical concepts orally and in written forms both internally to the team as well as externally to the customer