Software Test Engineer III (Contractor)
Sierra Space9 months ago
Centennial, CO, USASenior
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, test procedures, and testing strategies for aerospace software systems.
- Design and architect complex software test systems, frameworks, and automated testing tools.
- Develop and review automated test scripts for use in continuous integration environments.
- Coordinate testing activities, prioritize test work, ensure requirements coverage, and assess testing risks and opportunities.
- Perform functional, performance, reliability, regression, software-in-the-loop, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
- Manage the defect lifecycle, including reporting, triage, reproduction, fix verification, and resolution tracking.
- Review software requirements, software design descriptions, interface control documents, and test documentation.
- Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on software quality and testability.
- Maintain test plans, test cases, test reports, and other testing documentation.
- Collaborate with software development, systems engineering, and quality assurance teams.
- Mentor and guide junior test engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree, or a master's degree plus 3 years of experience.
- Typically 5+ years of related experience in software testing or software development.
- Expertise in multiple programming languages and advanced understanding of software development principles.
- Ability to design and architect complex software systems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required for the active clearance requirement.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to mentor and guide other engineers and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Preferred experience with Linux-based development environments, spacecraft flight software, ground command and control software, automated testing tools, and testing in aerospace or regulated industries.
- Preferred proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or Shell and familiarity with software design patterns, security testing, cloud-based testing, and test management tools such as JIRA or TestRail.
- Preferred experience with software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop methods, spacecraft simulation, discrete-time simulation, fault-tolerant software, and safety-critical systems.
- Preferred experience leading testing projects or teams and working with minimal supervision in fast-paced collaborative environments.
Benefits
- Contractor position with compensation of $60.87-$83.69 per hour.
- Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance, with U.S. Citizenship required for the active clearance requirement.
- Sierra Space supports professional development, collaboration, and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
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About Sierra Space
Sierra Space is a privately held aerospace company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado. It develops spacecraft, satellite platforms and subsystems, propulsion, and space infrastructure, including the reusable Dream Chaser spaceplane and the inflatable LIFE habitat. The company serves U.S. national security and civil customers and global allies; Dream Chaser is contracted to deliver cargo to the International Space Station for NASA.