Temporary Computer Science Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Summary
Position Title: Test and Deficiency Reporting Engineer
Position ID: TA240
Location(s): Hybrid; Colorado Springs, CO
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Security Clearance Requirement: Secret Security Clearance
Job Description
Trusted Space is seeking a Test and Deficiency Reporting Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree or higher and 7+ years’ experience to join our team.
Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience performing systems engineering, integration, testing and sustainment for space-related Major Defense Acquisition Programs
• 5+ years of experience supporting Government Developmental Test and Evaluation for space and ground systems
• 5+ years of experience working in a collaborative team environment developing test strategies, plans, reports, briefings, participation in test execution, verification or analysis, and sustainment activities
• Experience using T.O. 00-35D-54 and managing databases to track system deficiencies and facilitate meetings to assess operational impacts, root causes, and mitigations to system deficiencies
• Knowledge of systems engineering standards, including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2
• Knowledge of Deficiency Reporting and the Deficiency process including Government Deficiency Review Board (GDRB) and Executive Deficiency Review Board (EDRB)
• 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 Plan (SITP), Enterprise Verification Plan (EVP), Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM), and Requirements Verification Files (RVFs)
• Ability to communicate effectively 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 Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience performing systems engineering, integration, and testing on space-based remote sensing systems
• Experience with portfolio and program verification, interoperability, or certification
• Experience with planning, executing, and reporting on Lead Developmental Test Organization or Operational Test Authority (OTA) Organizations
• Experience with planning and executing program reviews throughout the lifecycle of the system
• Experience with using Model-Based Systems Engineering approach to manage system definitions and technical baselines
• Experience using the Joint Deficiency Reporting System (JDRS)
• Knowledge of DoD 5000.01 and 5000.02
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master’s degree in an Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certifications, including ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP Certification

Compensation
The salary range for this role is $105,000 - $165,000. Please note that this range is a general guideline and can vary. Trusted Space, LLC considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to: scope, location, position responsibilities, education/training, key skills and business considerations.
Benefits
Trusted Space seeks to create an environment where Employees are empowered and supported to achieve their full potential. We encourage life-long learning within our agile and innovative work environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays and generous paid time off; short-term and long-term disability insurance; and other benefits to promote health, wellness, and a positive work-life balance.
About Trusted Space
Trusted Space is the premier provider of trusted autonomy and battlespace management software solutions enabling machine speed sensing, sense making, decision making, and acting for critical space and intelligence missions. Our portfolio includes trusted autonomy software products, real-time image processing capabilities, advanced space mission engineering services, and space operations & training solutions. We empower government and commercial customers to achieve mission superiority in space reconnaissance & surveillance, dynamic space operations, space-based ISR, and ground/command & control (C2) systems.
Rooted in our adherence to the Golden Rule – to treat others as we want to be treated – Trusted Space fosters a culture of innovation, mission-focus, agility, and technical excellence. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, world-class benefits, and work-life balance. We encourage life-long learning and continuous improvement in all we do. We consider it a privilege to work with our customers to provide solutions to their most difficult national security and intelligence challenges.
Trusted Space, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment are decided based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business need.
DISCLAIMER: Trusted Space, LLC only uses the respective domains of trustedspace.com and trustedspace.us for official contact and any other domains are likely a scam and do not originate from our company. Trusted Space will never ask a candidate for access or pass codes to personal accounts including e-mails, bank accounts, CashApp, Paypal, Venmo, etc.