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Test Engineer II

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$75K - $105K/yr

Advanced Energy is looking for an experienced Test Development Engineer to join our team in Fort Collins, Colorado. The Test Engineer designs, develops, and implements cost-effective solutions for ...

Senior Software Test Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$130K - $155K/yr

S. is dedicated to the global Astroscale vision of ensuring the safe and sustainable development of ... Develop and execute test plans and test cases for our software and hardware systems * Work ...

Staff Software Test Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$160K - $180K/yr

Transforms product requirements to create R&D, qualification and acceptance test plans for augmented reality software applications. * Ability to troubleshoot software issues and Linux applications ...

Space Vehicle Test Lead

Littleton, CO · On-site

$48.50 - $66/hr

Contributes to the development of new principles and theories. • Experience leading teams through successful test efforts, schedule management and resource planning • Test Workmanship and ...

The MEG prototype builds on current development efforts for the MSOC and three MEO GEPs and will ... Conduct and participate in formal test events at customer sites with government stakeholders to ...

The MEG prototype builds on current development efforts for the MSOC and three MEO GEPs and will ... Conduct and participate in formal test events at customer sites with government stakeholders to ...

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How much do test development jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for test development in Colorado is $51.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.90 and $66.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is test development?

Test development is the process of designing, creating, and validating assessment tools such as exams, quizzes, or standardized tests. This process involves defining the purpose of the test, constructing test items, reviewing them for quality, and conducting statistical analyses to ensure reliability and validity. Test developers often work in educational, psychological, or professional certification contexts to measure knowledge, skills, or abilities accurately. The goal is to create fair, unbiased tests that provide meaningful information about the test takers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Test Development, and why are they important?

To excel in Test Development, strong analytical skills, a background in educational measurement or psychometrics, and a relevant degree such as education, psychology, or statistics are essential. Familiarity with test authoring platforms, statistical analysis software (like SPSS or R), and knowledge of standards such as item response theory (IRT) are typically required. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective collaboration are key soft skills for designing fair and valid assessments. These skills ensure the creation of reliable, unbiased, and meaningful tests that accurately measure intended outcomes.

What is the difference between Test Development vs Test Analysis?

AspectTest DevelopmentTest Analysis
Primary FocusDesigning and creating tests and assessmentsInterpreting test results and analyzing data
Required SkillsCurriculum design, item writing, psychometricsData analysis, statistical skills, reporting
Work EnvironmentEducational institutions, testing companiesResearch organizations, educational settings
CertificationsPsychometric certifications often preferredData analysis or psychometric certifications

Test Development focuses on creating assessments, while Test Analysis involves interpreting results and analyzing data. Both roles are essential in the testing industry, often working together to ensure valid and reliable assessments.

What are some common challenges faced in a Test Development role, and how can they be addressed?

One common challenge in Test Development is ensuring that assessments are both valid and reliable while meeting tight deadlines. Balancing subject matter expertise with psychometric principles can also be demanding, particularly when collaborating with content experts and statisticians. Clear communication, careful project planning, and continuous professional development help address these challenges. Additionally, staying updated on assessment standards and using feedback from pilot tests can greatly improve test quality.
Infographic showing various Test Development job openings in Colorado as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,107 per year, or $52 per hour.
Test Planning Engineer/Integration Test Eng

Test Planning Engineer/Integration Test Eng

Lockheed Martin

Englewood, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Lockheed Martin rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 384 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 60 rated aerospace companies


Job description

Job Description
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
We are a community of engineers looking for a dependable engineer to join our tight-knit group. The Mechanical Controls group is an organization within FBM that is responsible for the design and production support of the systems that control the missile both before and after boost. This position is for an Engineer in the Post Boost Control System (PBCS) IPT that both collaborates well in a team environment and has excellent communication skills. In this role, you will have numerous opportunities to represent the PBCS IPT with our Navy partner, LM leadership, and suppliers, with many opportunities for career development along the way. The PBCS IPT is responsible for the development, manufacture, and management of the PBCS which is an attitude control and propulsive subsystem controlling the missile in a phase of the flight.
This individual will be the central liaison between technical SMEs/CPE's, analysis teams, test execution teams, and the overall test support infrastructure. The role will create comprehensive test planning documentation, translate hardware requirements into clear test objectives, and drive the coordination of test hardware, software, and resources. You will work closely with system engineers, test technicians, software developers, and external vendors to ensure that test activities are planned, resourced, and executed efficiently and accurately.
Your roles and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
Develop Test Plans & Documentation
• Test plan development; Lead the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, including test strategy, test design, and test scripts
• Test Information sheet creation to define: test location and facility, schedule, requirements and objectives, hardware (including major support equipment, Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), and UGSE), software, configuration, success criteria, "test-like-you-fly" exceptions, and personnel.
• Collaborate with CPE's/RSE's to interpret hardware requirements and convert them into measurable test requirement sand acceptance criteria
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand test requirements and ensure that test activities meet their needs
• Maintain traceability form hardware specifications • Test objectives • Test cases • results
Coordinate Test Resources
• Act as primary liaison between component teams, test execution teams, and suppliers to secure required hardware, fixtures, and software required for test execution
• Track and schedule test activities ensuring readiness
Execute Test Support
• Oversee setup, configuration, and validation. Ensure compliance with safety, qualification, and configuration control standards. Drive execution and help resolve road blocks.
Basic Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of experience in system or test engineering, with exposure to system design, development, and integration
• Strong technical expertise in system test for electrical and/or mechanical hardware, including test planning, design, and/or execution
• Experience with multiple test disciplines, including functional testing, performance testing, and/or security testing
• Familiarity with test tools and technologies, test data management and test environment management
• Willingness/ability to obtain/maintain Secret security clearance; US Citizenship Required
• Availability to travel to test locations (travel 25% or greater. Will vary)
Desired skills
• Experience establishing and implementing test requirements and plans
• Experience with any computer software language application or basic software skills (for example: C++, Python, Labview, etc)
• Programming and scripting skills
• Test or test support experience
• Experience with Environmental Testing
• Experience troubleshooting test failures
• Experience leading and collaborating in small teams and communicating with stakeholder
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Proven experience in leading and managing test development, including setting goals, prioritizing tasks, and allocating resources
• Active or Current Secret clearance or higher
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $109,200 - $192,510. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $125,600 - $217,695. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912