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ASRC Federal System Solutions LLC is seeking a Software Test Engineer to support the U.S. Space Force's Critical Satellite Communications (C-SAR) mission in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In this role, you will help ensure the reliability, performance, and readiness of mission-critical software systems that support MILSATCOM operations around the globe.
This is an opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge satellite command and control technologies in a highly collaborative environment where your contributions have a direct impact on national security and space operations.
Location: Colorado Springs, CO (onsite)
Clearance: At a minimum, Active Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
What You'll Do
As a member of a specialized engineering team, you will support testing and validation activities for the Command and Control System - Consolidated (CCS-C) integrated environment. Your work will help ensure the successful deployment and operation of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) applications, custom-developed software, and satellite-specific data products supporting U.S. Space Force missions. Applications are hosted on Windows, Solaris, and Linux platforms.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop, prepare, and execute formal software acceptance tests
- Validate software maintenance releases and system enhancements
- Collaborate closely with software developers during unit, integration, and system testing activities
- Analyze test results, identify defects, and support resolution efforts
- Provide daily status reporting during formal test events
- Maintain and execute regression test suites to ensure system stability
- Support user acceptance testing and assist with troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
- Verify software performance across Windows, Linux, and Solaris environments
- Apply software configuration management (CM) best practices to ensure consistency and integrity across multiple systems
Required Qualifications
- At a minimum, Active Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
- Must be a US Citizen
- Current Security+ certification (DoD 8570 IAT Level II), or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 2–4 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience supporting MILSATCOM operations, satellite command and control systems, or a related developmental/operational environment preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both engineering teams and customers
Preferred Qualifications
- 4+ years of software or system testing experience
- Experience supporting MILSATCOM and/or satellite command and control systems
- Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies
- Experience working in classified or mission-critical operational environments
- Knowledge of automated testing tools and test management processes
- Ability to articulate technical concepts orally and in written forms both internally to the team as well as externally to the customer
Why ASRC Federal?
At ASRC Federal, you'll work alongside talented professionals supporting some of the nation's most important space and defense missions. We offer meaningful work, a collaborative culture, opportunities for growth, and the chance to contribute to capabilities that help protect and connect our nation.
We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
EEO Statement
ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.
Skills Required
- Active Secret security clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Current Security+ certification meeting DoD 8570 IAT Level II, or ability to obtain within 90 days
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 2–4 years of relevant experience, or equivalent education and experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience supporting MILSATCOM operations, satellite command and control systems, or related developmental or operational environments
- Four or more years of software or system testing experience
- Experience supporting MILSATCOM or satellite command and control systems
- Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies
- Experience in classified or mission-critical operational environments
- Knowledge of automated testing tools and test management processes
What We Do
ASRC Federal’s family of companies help federal civilian, defense and intelligence agencies achieve successful mission outcomes and elevated performance. We are dedicated to building an enduring enterprise focused on our people, customers and shareholders.
