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QA/Test Lead

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Boulder, CO, USA
152K-191K Annually
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Boulder, CO, USA
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Leads system integration, verification, and validation for a large defense software system. Develops test strategies, plans, procedures, metrics, and acceptance criteria; executes integration, functional, performance, and system-level testing; analyzes results against requirements; identifies risks and verification gaps; coordinates with technical teams, government stakeholders, and contractors; and improves testing processes across programs.
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SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus 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.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

SciTec is seeking a Quality Assurance / Test Lead for large software system providing value for an emergent missile defense need.   

Responsibilities
  • Support planning and execution of system integration and verification activities 
  • Develop and refine test strategies, plans, and methodologies aligned with program objectives 
  • Execute and support system-level test events, including integration, functional, and performance testing 
  • Identify verification gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities, and drive resolution 
  • Analyze system performance against requirements and document test results 
  • Collaborate with software, systems, infrastructure, and program teams to ensure integrated system readiness 
  • Support coordination with government and contractor stakeholders to align integration and test activities 
  • Provide recommendations to improve verification rigor, efficiency, and consistency 
  • Support preparation for internal and external reviews, assessments, and demonstrations 
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of integration and test processes across programs 
  • Derive metrics and acceptance criteria for system-level and acceptance-level testing from program requirements 
  • Perform other duties as assigned 

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field or equivalent experience 
  • 10+ years of experience supporting system integration, test, or verification activities in a defense or complex systems environment 
  • Experience with system-level verification and validation (V&V) 
  • Experience with the four layers of testing in the software development life cycle (SDLC) 
  • Experience developing or executing test plans and test procedures 
  • Ability to analyze system behavior against requirements, derived test criteria, and document results 
  • Strong understanding of integration environments and test workflows 
  • Experience collaborating across technical teams and stakeholders 
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred: 

  • A current active DoD SECRET security clearance or higher 
  • Experience contributing to verification strategy development 
  • Experience supporting Missile Warning, space, or similar mission systems 
  • Experience working across multiple programs or system components 
  • Experience supporting customer-facing test events or demonstrations 
  • Experience in Agile or hybrid development environments 

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Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

  • 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
  • 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
  • 80% company paid Dental insurance
  • 100% company paid Vision insurance
  • 100% company paid Life insurance
  • 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
  • 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
  • Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
  • Short-term Disability insurance
  • Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
  • Discretionary Performance Bonus
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
  • Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $152,000 to 191,000 / 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.

SciTec Boulder, Colorado, USA Office

2580 55th Street, Suite #201 , Boulder, United States, 80301

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