Description
SOLACE - Test Engineer
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Omitron is seeking a Mid-Level Test Engineer to support software quality assurance and verification activities for the SOLACE program in Colorado Springs, CO. In this role, you will be responsible for validating mission-critical Space Domain Awareness (SDA) command-and-control software supporting operational spaceflight safety and decision-making.You will work closely with software engineers, system engineers, and program leadership to develop and execute test strategies that ensure correctness, reliability, and traceability of complex data processing and system workflows. This role emphasizes functional and integration testing, validation of computational outputs, and development of automated test capabilities.
Remote work considered for well-qualified candidates. This is a full-time position supporting a flexible work environment. This role operates in a hybrid model with periodic in-office presence in Colorado Springs (~1–2 days per week) to support integration, testing, and collaboration activities.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, document, and execute test plans, test cases, and procedures based on system and software requirements
- Validate system behavior and data processing outputs across complex workflows and integrations
- Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing across development and test environments
- Identify, document, and track defects; collaborate with developers to support timely resolution
- Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and test results
- Develop and maintain automated tests to improve coverage and testing efficiency
- Participate in design discussions and provide feedback on testability and software quality
- Investigate and troubleshoot defects, identifying root causes and validating fixes
- Support integration, validation, and release activities across system components
- Contribute to test documentation, reporting, and communication with stakeholders
- Participate in iterative or hybrid development cycles, including planning and test coordination
Minimum Requirements:
- US Citizenship required
- Security Clearance: No clearance required to start. Must be eligible to obtain a US Government security clearance if needed
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or related technical role
- Experience developing and executing test plans and test cases
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and development lifecycle
- Experience with defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira or similar)
- Proficiency in a scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Java, or similar)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including debugging and root cause analysis
- Experience working collaboratively with development and systems engineering teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience testing data processing or computation-heavy systems
- Experience developing automated tests using frameworks such as pytest, JUnit, or similar
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration
- Familiarity with structured data validation (e.g., JSON, XML, or similar)
- Experience supporting aerospace, space operations, or defense software programs
- Experience working in Agile or hybrid development environments
- Current or prior DoD security clearance
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $100,000 to $130,000, depending on relevant experience, location, and other factors.
Benefits Include:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- HSA or FSA accounts
- Company paid ST/LT Disability and AD&D insurance
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Paid Vacation Leave and Sick Leave
- Parental Leave
- 401k with company match
- Supplemental Insurance options like AFLAC
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- Voluntary Life Insurance
Company Overview:
Omitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business firm headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland with a field office located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Since 1984, Omitron has provided excellence in engineering services and product development to government and industry customers for both civilian and military aerospace programs.
Omitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our goal is to select highly qualified and motivated individuals and provide them with an environment necessary to stimulate and nurture engineering and business objectives. Omitron offers its employees competitive salaries, a full benefits package, and excellent career growth opportunities. We welcome talented professionals who wish to take advantage of the opportunities we offer.
At Omitron, we believe that a workplace that fosters innovation and collaboration will be a successful one. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
Per Title VII, our hiring decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and experience, in accordance with our commitment to equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination policies. We welcome all individuals who share our passion for excellence and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We also support a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. Our workplace initiatives are open to all and designed to create a culture of belonging for everyone.
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