Integration and Test Engineer; TS/SCI Clearance
Listed on 2026-01-12
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer
Principal Integration & Test Engineer – TS/SCI Clearance Required
Location: Aurora, CO (On-site)
Clearance: Active TS/SCI (with ability to obtain Polygraph)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary
: $130,000 - $160,000 annually with full Government benefits (W-2)
This program supports the development of next-generation satellite mission management and command-and-control systems for U.S. defense and intelligence operations. The selected engineer will play a key role on a large-scale satellite ground system initiative
, providing leadership and technical direction to Agile software development teams while ensuring all system components are properly integrated, verified, and validated before release to operations.
This position is 100% on-site in Aurora, Colorado.
Position OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Integration and Test Engineer to lead and execute test strategies for a high-visibility satellite ground system program. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders to ensure mission-critical systems meet all performance and reliability requirements
.
You will be responsible for executing the integration and test architecture
, developing and maintaining the verification strategy
, and driving validation efforts across multiple software and hardware subsystems.
- Execute the program’s test strategy
, including test process development, baseline definition, and system verification and validation. - Lead integration and test activities across Agile software development teams.
- Collaborate with technical leads, program managers, and government representatives to ensure alignment and test readiness.
- Direct and support a multidisciplinary team consisting of internal staff, subcontractors, and leased labor.
- Conduct regression testing
, resolve discrepancy reports
, and support system troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
.
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
- 5+ years of experience as an Integration and/or Test Engineer in a software development environment.
- Proven experience with system troubleshooting
, test execution
, and defect resolution
. - Active and transferable TS/SCI clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
- Ability to obtain a Polygraph after hire.
- Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence).
- Familiarity with automated test tools such as Cucumber
. - Experience with Postgre
SQL databases
. - Proficiency in Linux operating systems
. - Experience working in Agile development environments.
- Python scripting for automation or analysis.
- Background supporting large-scale software lifecycle programs
. - Experience with mission management systems or ground systems
. - Background in Systems Engineering
, Software Architecture
, or System Architecture
. - Knowledge of containerization and cloud computing technologies
.
- Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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