Junior Test Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Junior Test Engineer (Aerospace): Supporting software quality assurance and verification for the SOLACE Space Domain Awareness program with an accent on functional testing and integration of mission-critical command-and-control software. Focus on executing test cases, validating data processing workflows, and developing automated test scripts.

Location: Hybrid in Colorado Springs, CO. US Citizenship required.

Salary: $80,000 – $105,000

Company

Aerospace Engineering and IT firm providing specialized engineering services and product development to government and industry customers for military and civilian programs.

What you will do

• Develop and execute test cases based on system and software requirements.
• Perform functional and integration testing across development and test environments.
• Identify, document, and track software defects, collaborating with developers for resolution.
• Validate data processing workflows and system outputs for correctness and consistency.
• Support regression testing and verify new software features.
• Assist in developing and maintaining automated test scripts under the guidance of senior engineers.

Requirements

• US Citizenship required.
• Must be eligible to obtain a US Government security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 0–2 years of experience in software testing or development (internships and academic projects considered).
• Basic familiarity with a programming or scripting language such as Python or Java.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Exposure to automated testing tools or frameworks.
• Experience working with structured data such as JSON or XML.
• Interest in aerospace, space operations, or mission-critical systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k with company match.
• HSA or FSA accounts and professional development reimbursement.
• Paid federal holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Company paid ST/LT Disability and AD&D insurance.
• Environment designed to nurture engineering and business objectives.