Software Test Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Schriever AFB, CO
Security Clearance: At a minimum, Active Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
Job Type: Full-Time

Target Salary Range*: $90,000 - $120,000

*This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Amatriot is seeking a Software Test Engineer to support the U.S. Space Force's 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.

• As 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 U.S. Space Force missions. Applications are hosted on Windows, Solaris, and Linux platforms.

  Responsibilities include:

• Develop, prepare, and execute formal software acceptance tests
• Validate software maintenance releases and system enhancements
• Collaborate closely with software developers during unit, integration, and system testing activities
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and support resolution efforts
• Provide daily status reporting during formal test events
• Maintain and execute regression test suites to ensure system stability
• Support user acceptance testing and assist with troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
• Verify software performance across Windows, Linux, and Solaris environments
• Apply software configuration management (CM) best practices to ensure consistency and integrity across multiple systems

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 2–4 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience supporting MILSATCOM operations, satellite command and control systems, or a related developmental/operational environment preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both engineering teams and customers

• Current Security+ certification (DoD 8570 IAT Level II) or higher.

• 4+ years of software or system testing experience
• Experience supporting MILSATCOM and/or satellite command and control systems
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies
• Experience working in classified or mission-critical operational environments
• Knowledge of automated testing tools and test management processes
• Ability to articulate technical concepts orally and in written forms both internally to the team as well as externally to the customer