Principal Integration and Test Engineer

• Design, develop, and implement manual and automated software unit and system-level tests in a Continuous Integration / Continuous Test (CI/CD) environment.
• Determine the verification approach for system requirements and isolate software and system-level defects. Conduct and participate in formal test events at customer sites with government stakeholders to validate system capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineers and technical leadership as a key member of an Agile Scrum team.
• Work closely with other team members to build, configure, and troubleshoot the system.
• Develop and execute Integration and Test (I&T) plans, procedures, and reports.
• Generate and maintain system documentation, including configuration baselines, rack diagrams, and test records.
• Support system-level reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) and readiness assessments.
• Contribute to verification matrices, risk registers, and test reports for customer delivery.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world.
• Hands-on experience testing new software releases, verifying system functionality, and documenting test outcomes.
• Experience with test process development, test case design, test procedure development, test execution, system evaluation, and test reporting.
• Familiarity with the Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) mission and/or satellite ground systems.
• Proven ability to isolate and resolve system-level issues, provide design feedback, and implement corrective actions across interdependent components.
• Demonstrated ability to train personnel on relevant applications, ensuring knowledge transfer and operational readiness.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to support multiple test and demonstration events.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive team approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Knowledge base of I&T on space systems, operational systems, and/or live, virtual, and constructive environments (LVC).
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team using tools to assist system development, such as Jira and Confluence, is highly desirable.
• Experience working in a DevOps environment, especially involving GitLab CI/CD, building and testing Docker containerized applications and APIs, and troubleshooting pipeline/deployment issues.
• 3+ years experience modeling, integrating, and testing DOD space systems and subsystems, including systems, products, and interfaces across ground and space components.
• Experience in automated web UI and API testing, with experience using frameworks or tools to validate end-to-end system behavior and data flows.
• Experience with requirements traceability, system-of-systems integration, test planning, test development, and test execution.
• Experience with automated test and data-driven development concepts, tools, and languages.
• Experience with Agile development and digital engineering / MBSE approaches.

We believe our team does their best work when they are well-supported, financially secure, and have the freedom to balance life outside of the office.

• Generous & Growing PTO: Start with a substantial paid time off package that increases every year you’re with us.
• True Flexibility: Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5.
• 11 Paid Days Off: Enjoy 6 fixed company holidays plus 5 Floating Holidays to use whenever you choose.

• 401(k) Match—Yours to Keep Instantly: We match up to 4% of your contributions. Both your contributions and the company match are yours from day one with no vesting wait-period.
• Industry-Leading Education Support: Level up with up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certifications. We don't just hire talent; we grow it.

• Premium Healthcare, Lower Costs: High-quality medical plans paired with a Company-Sponsored HSA to help you save for the future.
• Fully Covered Life Insurance: Breathe easy with life insurance up to $50K provided at zero cost to you.
• Holistic Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial coaching, and more.

...and that’s just the beginning!