Software Test Engineer

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Position: Software Test Engineer

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Remote Status: On-Site

Job :13714-TASD

# of Openings:1

Auriais looking to hire a Software Test Engineer to support the TASD program. This role is ONSITE in Colorado Springs.

Threat Systems Engineering (TSE) is responsible for the development and delivery of high-fidelity threat modeling products in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and MDA’s Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). TSE is responsible for the development of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) used to simulate element models of MDA’s BMDS, including kinematic missile modeling, IR signature modeling, data production/analysis activities, and maintenance/sustainment activities for the entire TSE software baseline.

TSE is a cornerstone element to the Threat and Advanced Simulations Development (TASD) contract.

This position requires a detail-oriented engineer responsible for testing modeling and simulation threat software. This includes designing, testing, analyzing, benchmarking, validating and verifying, documenting, and integrating simulation products for the organization. The selected individual must be able to work with little or no direct supervision, work as an integral member of a product delivery team, and meet time-critical delivery schedules. This position will be located on-site at Schriever Space Force Base, in Colorado Springs, CO.

• Test new capabilities, document new features, and analyze simulation performance.
• Develop, document, and execute test cases, test scripts, and test plans to validate software functionality, performance, and compliance with requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Support the agile software team within the context of a larger team.
• Support the development of simulation and software architecture.
• Research technical details related to various missile defense systems to better support software development and testing.
• Execute and support system integration testing, regression testing, performance testing, and end-to-end testing for software solutions.
• Contribute to sprint planning by estimating testing tasks and working collaboratively with the team to ensure on-time delivery of quality deliverables.
• Work closely with systems engineers, software developers, and product owners to align on test objectives and outcomes.
• Provide hands‑on training sessions for end‑users to ensure proper understanding and utilization of the software.
• Identify opportunities to enhance test strategies, tools, and processes to improve team performance and software quality.
• Act as an advocate for quality within the development process, promoting best practices for testing and validation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 2 years of related work experience, or a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 0–2 years of related work experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time to support business needs.
• Must have a current, active, in‑scope U.S. Government Department of Defense (DoD)–issued Secret
  Security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start.
• Ability to adapt to ambiguity, take initiative, and effectively work both independently and collaboratively within a team‑oriented environment.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical teams and customer personnel.
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices.
• Understanding of software development and Linux platform.
• Experience in developing/executing test plans, test cases, test reports, performance metrics, and all the other basic Test Engineering functions.
• Demonstrated experience verifying and validating system and software requirements, ensuring traceability, and creating detailed test artifacts (e.g., test…