Software DevSecOps Integration and Test Associate Manager

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Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, oursecurityand our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest,inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, oursecurityand our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest,inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that'sbuilt for you. Space Protection Programs (SPP) is seeking a Software Dev Ops Integration & Testing Associate Manager to manages software integration, testing, and formal software qualification activities.

This role will be responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees the integration of software components, test execution, test documentation, and formal qualification testing (FQT) to verify that software meets logical, mathematical, and mission-critical requirements. Applies appropriate standards, verification processes, and specialized testing tools throughout the software qualification life cycle.

Applies knowledge of computer hardware, software architectures, target environments, and test automation frameworks to validate software functionality. Ensures all software quality, reliability, and qualification standards are fully met before deployment. Manages software development activities. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees the design, development, documentation, and testing of software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment.

Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Ensures software standards are met.

• Experience in software engineering, specifically focused on software integration, testing, system verification, or software qualification
• Experience in a leadership role, such as a Test Lead, Technical Lead, or Product Owner
• Experience testing embedded software, real-time operating systems (RTOS), or hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) environments
• Strong understanding of formal software qualification testing (FQT), regression testing, and verification/validation (V&V) processes
• Experience tracking test metrics, managing test execution schedules, and delivering formal test reports for complex programs.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery tools
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance (US Citizenship required)

• Prior functional management experience with direct reports, including conducting annual performance evaluations and resource planning
• Experience developing test automation frameworks or scripts using Python, C++, or specialized aerospace testing tools
• Experience leading or participating in bug triage meetings to assess the severity, mission impact, and priority of open discrepancies
• Active Top Secret security clearance

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