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B4Corp

811925 Test Engineer $170,000.00

Herndon, VA · On-site

B4Corp is a small defense contracting company that focuses on providing an optimum environment for mission-focused, highly skilled consultants to support the United States of America's intelligence ...

Workstreet

Sr. GRC Engineer (Government)

$117K - $160K/yr

Manage and coordinate multiple CMMC compliance projects across various defense contractors, ensuring timely completion before contract deadlines. * Lead and mentor a small team of compliance ...

Acuity Innovations

Network Architect

Boulder, CO · On-site

Salary: $75,000-$170,000 Based on experience Acuity Innovations LLC is a small, defense contracting company that provides enterprise architecture, solution design, digital engineering, defensive ...

Acuity Innovations LLC

Network Architect

Boulder, CO

$75K - $170K/yr

Acuity Innovations LLC is a small, defense contracting company that provides enterprise architecture, solution design, digital engineering, defensive cyberspace operations, system integration, and ...

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How much do associate small defense contractor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate small defense contractor in the United States is $19.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Associate Small Defense Contractor vs Junior Defense Engineer?

AspectAssociate Small Defense ContractorJunior Defense Engineer
Required CredentialsTypically an associate degree or relevant certificationsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentSmall defense firms, project-based work, collaborative teamsDefense labs, engineering teams, project development
Employer & Industry UsageSmall defense contractors, government subcontractorsDefense contractors, government agencies, military projects
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level roles in defense contractingCompared for early-career engineering positions in defense

The Associate Small Defense Contractor typically holds an associate degree or relevant certifications and works in small defense firms on project-based tasks. In contrast, a Junior Defense Engineer usually has a bachelor's degree and focuses on engineering design and development within larger defense organizations. Both roles are entry-level but differ in educational requirements and work scope, with the associate role more administrative and the junior engineer more technical.

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Ground System Test Engineer

Acuity Innovations LLC

Boulder, CO • On-site

$86K - $195K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Acuity Innovations LLC is a small, defense contracting company that provides enterprise architecture, solution design, digital engineering, defensive cyberspace operations, system integration, and test and evaluation products and services that improve performance and decrease decision timelines. Our fundamental, repeatable service offering is bound in architecting, designing, securing, integrating, and verifying the operational readiness of data ecosystems.
Do you want to be part of a unique, small business that differentiates itself by:
  • Delivering the best products, integrated systems, and mission capabilities for the warfighter
  • Building long-term relationships and treating its employees as family
  • Deploying small but powerful High-Performance Teams, like elite Special Forces teams to each task
  • Collaborating within and across the Acuity Innovations teams as well as with the customer
  • Providing a growth path to partnership/ownership opportunities

If you have this type of passion and desire to be part of a collaborative team environment with the innovation, initiative, and confidence to make things better, then Acuity Innovations may be the right place to realize your personal and professional goals.
Package includes:
  • Competitive salary
  • 3 weeks paid time off
  • 11 Federal Holidays
  • Flexible Hours
  • Benefits
  • Career Development/Mentorship Opportunities
  • Company Sponsored Social Events

We seek technical individuals who will succeed in a highly collaborative work environment.
Acuity Innovations LLC: Overview | LinkedIn
www.acuityinnovationsllc.com
As a Test Engineer, you'll work with the U.S. Space Force to develop and rapidly deploy the next generation of resilient Missile Warning (MW), Tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (TISR), and Environmental Monitoring (EM) capabilities to deter attacks and provide critical information to our warfighters. Your customer will trust you to not only test, analyze, evaluate, verify, and validate these systems, but also identify areas requiring urgent mitigation up-front and early to develop this system with advanced technology solutions. Grow your skills by merging innovative engineering methodologies and cross-disciplinary coordination to create tomorrow's solutions.
Required Skills and Experience:
  • 6+ years of experience working/planning on test and evaluation, and system integration on Major Defense Acquisition Programs, including complex ground software, and hardware systems
  • 6+ years of experience working in a collaborative team environment, developing test strategies, plans, reports, and briefings, and participating in test execution, verification, or analysis
  • Experience supporting overall engineering integration of systems engineering and integration efforts for the DoD, government agencies, or commercial programs
  • Knowledge of systems engineering standards, including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2
  • Ability to define, develop, maintain, and execute large-scale system test plans and overarching test and evaluation strategy documents, including Test and Evaluation Strategy (TES), Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), System Integration Test Plans (SITP), Enterprise Verification Plans (EVP), Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM), and Requirements Verification Files (RVFs)
  • Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients, Federally Funded Research and Developmental Centers (FFRDC), and associate contractor teammates to achieve program goals
  • Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Technology field

Nice If You Have:
  • Experience performing systems engineering, integration, and testing on ground-based remote sensing systems
  • Experience with portfolio and program verification, interoperability, validation and certification, and operational acceptance
  • Experience planning, executing, and reporting testing on behalf of the Lead Developmental Test Organization or the Operational Test Agency.
  • Experience planning and executing program reviews throughout the lifecycle of the system
  • Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering tools to manage system definitions and technical baselines
  • Knowledge of DoD 5000.01, 5000.02, 5000.89, 5000.98 or 5000.100
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • Master's degree in an Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Technology field
  • CTEP or INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certifications such as ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP Certification

Compensation:
$86,000-$195,000 based on years of experience, knowledge, education, and contract-specific affordability.

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