Staff / Sr Staff Test Automation Engineer
Scitec Innovations
Boulder, CO · Posted September 25, 2026
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About the job
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.
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.
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
Build and maintain CI pipelines (GitLab CI) for automated testing
Orchestrate automated testing across development and test environments using Kubernetes and Helm
Executing tests and supporting test execution in multiple environments
Developing test automation suites
Participating in test engineering artifact reviews
Conducting performance analyses, risk analyses, and trade studies
Maintaining test documentation in accordance with management procedures
Completing assigned tasks to meet program schedule milestones
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
U.S Citizenship and eligibility for a DoD security clearance
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
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Candidates with the following qualifications will be preferred
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
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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
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 $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.