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SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

SciTec is seeking a Quality Assurance / Test Lead for large software system providing value for an emergent missile defense need.   

• Support planning and execution of system integration and verification activities 
• Develop and refine test strategies, plans, and methodologies aligned with program objectives 
• Execute and support system-level test events, including integration, functional, and performance testing 
• Identify verification gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities, and drive resolution 
• Analyze system performance against requirements and document test results 
• Collaborate with software, systems, infrastructure, and program teams to ensure integrated system readiness 
• Support coordination with government and contractor stakeholders to align integration and test activities 
• Provide recommendations to improve verification rigor, efficiency, and consistency 
• Support preparation for internal and external reviews, assessments, and demonstrations 
• Contribute to continuous improvement of integration and test processes across programs 
• Derive metrics and acceptance criteria for system-level and acceptance-level testing from program requirements 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field or equivalent experience 
• 10+ years of experience supporting system integration, test, or verification activities in a defense or complex systems environment 
• Experience with system-level verification and validation (V&V) 
• Experience with the four layers of testing in the software development life cycle (SDLC) 
• Experience developing or executing test plans and test procedures 
• Ability to analyze system behavior against requirements, derived test criteria, and document results 
• Strong understanding of integration environments and test workflows 
• Experience collaborating across technical teams and stakeholders 
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred: 

• A current active DoD SECRET security clearance or higher 
• Experience contributing to verification strategy development 
• Experience supporting Missile Warning, space, or similar mission systems 
• Experience working across multiple programs or system components 
• Experience supporting customer-facing test events or demonstrations 
• Experience in Agile or hybrid development environments 

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Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $140,000 to 176,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.