Job#: 3031197 Job Description: Software Engineer - Test & Verification
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico (On-site)
Role Overview
We are seeking senior-level Software Engineers with expertise in Test and Verification to support a large-scale space ground system as it transitions from a prototype into full operational status. This role is for architectural thinkers and experienced leaders who can shape system operations, not just execute coding tasks. The position requires redesigning a reference program for operational rigor, architecting a real-time mission-critical ground system, and ensuring the system is reliable, not just functional. The program is entering a phase where verification rigor must increase significantly.
Key Responsibilities
- Define verification strategies for a complex ground system moving from prototype to operations.
- Architect and design a real-time, mission-critical ground system capable of supporting petabyte-scale data throughput.
- Design, develop, and test software models that emulate the behavior of hardware components to create an all-software test and integration environment (SIL & HWIL).
- Lead the transition of systems from prototype to full operations, ensuring operational reliability.
- Validate interactions between software components, databases, and external mission systems.
- Support developmental testing as the system evolves toward major program reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
- Influence design decisions by identifying integration risks early in the development lifecycle.
- Collaborate with systems engineering, mission systems, and other teams to ensure system integrity.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree.
Experience: 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing software test environments, including hardware, software, and network configuration. Experience with ground-to-space or space-to-ground systems, system design, and prior work in mission-critical or operational environments is required.
Security Clearance: An active Top Secret (TS) U.S. Security Clearance is required to start, with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility post-start. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Technical Skills: Experience in hardware/software integration, emulation, or testing, preferably in a lab environment. Foundational knowledge of Computer Science, object-oriented design, and software patterns.
Preferred Qualifications
- An active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance.
- 10 or more years of related work experience.
- Test leadership experience on large-scale mission systems or systems-of-systems.
- Experience with one or more of the following: Java, C++, Python, JavaScript frameworks (React, jQuery UI), Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDBMS, MongoDB, REST, and OpenAPI.
- Experience with dependency management and automation tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins).
- Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD), Agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD practices.
- Experience with software/hardware emulation for ground systems, control systems, or optical sensors.
Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated pay range for this position is $85.00/hr to $105.00/hr on a W2 basis. The salary range for a permanent role is between $104,000.00 and $171,000.00 annually. Please note that a comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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