Staff / Sr Staff Test Automation Engineer
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Salary$102k – $157k
LocationBoulder, Colorado, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentDefense, Intelligence, & Space Solutions
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedSep 25, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
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
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
U.S Citizenship
Eligibility for a DoD security clearance
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Skills
GitLab CI
Kubernetes
Helm
Python
AWS
Docker
CI/CD
Benefits
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long term disability
Short term disability
Profit sharing
Performance bonus
Paid parental leave
Paid time off
Flexible hours
About the company
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.
Legal
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.
About the role
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
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Build and maintain CI pipelines (GitLab CI) for automated testing
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Orchestrate automated testing across development and test environments using Kubernetes and Helm
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Executing tests and supporting test execution in multiple environments
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Developing test automation suites
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Participating in test engineering artifact reviews
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Conducting performance analyses, risk analyses, and trade studies
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Maintaining test documentation in accordance with management procedures
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Completing assigned tasks to meet program schedule milestones
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Other duties as assigned
Requirements
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A bachelor’s degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
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U.S Citizenship and eligibility for a DoD security clearance
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3 years of experience in software test engineering roles and functions
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Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environment
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Good verbal and written communication skills
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Detail oriented
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The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Nice to have
Candidates with the following qualifications will be preferred
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Experience with testing Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) processing systems
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1 year of experience in software development or test automation (preferably in Python)
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Experience with formal requirements verification for Government programs
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Experience working within AWS cloud services and environments.
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Experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks for cloud infrastructure
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Familiarity with Python, CI/CD tools, container orchestration with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Helm
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An active DoD security clearance
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Benefits
SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
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4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
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100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
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80% company paid Dental insurance
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100% company paid Vision insurance
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100% company paid Life insurance
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100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
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Short-term Disability insurance
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Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
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Discretionary Performance Bonus
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Paid Parental Leave
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Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
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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.