Test Engineer (4929) (Broomfield, CO) (Secret)
Role summary
Outside Analytics, a subsidiary of SMX, is seeking a Test Engineer for an onsite position in Broomfield, CO, requiring a Secret clearance. The role involves designing and implementing automated testing procedures for software requirement verification within National Defense Agile development programs. The engineer will collaborate with software and systems teams, execute tests in development environments, and contribute to DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to enhance quality and deployment speed. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in software integration and testing, proficiency in Python, and experience with test automation tools, methodologies like BDD, and management platforms like Xray.
Outside Analytics has recently become a proud subsidiary of SMX, marking an exciting collaboration that enhances our collective capabilities to deliver cutting-edge digital transformation solutions. Are you interested in the next generation of Space Force Remote Sensing capabilities? At Outside Analytics we're on the ground floor of helping across the future remote sensing ecosystem across all orbital regimes (LEO, MEO, HEO, and GEO)! We build, integrate, and operationally support our customer's emerging space-ground systems to include real-time data processing frameworks, sensor data processing, and data visualization. We are teamed with the most passionate companies in industry, dedicated to bringing best-of-breed capabilities to address our customers most pressing needs.
We have an immediate opportunity for a Test Engineer who is excited to apply their automated testing talents to our customer's challenging projects and one who will thrive in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is a recognized professional with hands-on expertise and an excellent understanding of engineering processes supporting large, National Defense, Agile software development programs.
Position location is onsite in Broomfield, CO. Secret level clearance is required.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Design and implement functional and performance test procedures at feature and sub-system levels for software requirement verification.
- Work closely with software and systems engineering teams on feature based functional and performance test suites that execute in the merge/build pipelines.
- Execute tests in a development environment to show requirements and integration objectives meet program milestone test event objectives in support of mission readiness
- Advance the team's pursuit of higher quality and faster deployment into integrated environments within a DevOps and CI/CD construct
- Evaluate and integrate new system features
- Participate in team and program Agile ceremonies
Required Skills & Experience
- Clearance Required: Secret. Due to the clearance requirement, U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidate must also participate in a background screen
- BS or advanced degree in Computer Science or similar relevant field.
- 5+ years of experience with software integration, integration testing and debugging.
- Python knowledge.
- Experience with Xray for test creation and management; Gherkin and Behave for test automation.
- Strong experience with test automation tools and techniques associated with CI/CD, DevOps, and Agile development tools and methodologies.
- Experience with test methodologies, test/behavior driven development.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience with satellite ground system processing, including planning and scheduling, ground control, data processing, and command and control domains.
- Knowledge of vSphere and Red Hat OpenShift.
- Experience with team productivity tools such as JIRA and Confluence, GitLab, or Microsoft equivalents (Azure DevOps, etc.)
- Exposure to Java, JavaScript, Typescript, C++
Application Deadline: May 4, 2026
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At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
