What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOLACE Software Test Engineer position at Omitron, Inc.?
Omitron is seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to join the SOLACE program in Colorado Springs, CO. In this role, you will design, develop, and execute testing strategies for complex systems, ensuring the performance, reliability, and functionality of mission-critical components. Your expertise in astronomy or aerospace will be critical for understanding and testing systems used in space exploration, orbital analysis, or related applications. This position will require candidates to be in our offices HYBRID-to-FULL TIME as necessary for project success.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
Company Overview:
Omitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business firm headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland with a field office located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Since 1984, Omitron has provided excellence in engineering services and product development to government and industry customers for both civilian and military aerospace programs.
Omitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our goal is to select highly qualified and motivated individuals and provide them with an environment necessary to stimulate and nurture engineering and business objectives. Omitron offers its employees competitive salaries, a full benefits package, and excellent career growth opportunities. We welcome talented professionals who wish to take advantage of the opportunities we offer.
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $140,000, depending on relevant experience, location, and other factors.
Benefits include:
Omitron is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We strongly encourage women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply. E-Verify Participation.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement test plans, test cases, and test scripts for aerospace or astronomy-related systems.
- Conduct system-level testing, including functional, integration, and performance testing.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and scientists to integrate astrodynamics solutions into larger system architectures.
- Develop automated test frameworks and tools to improve efficiency and reliability.
- Perform data analysis and debugging to identify and resolve issues promptly.
- Validate system performance under simulated or actual environmental conditions, such as vacuum, thermal, or vibration tests.
- Document test procedures, results, and recommendations for improvements.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in aerospace, astronomy, and testing methodologies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- US Citizenship required
- Security Clearance Required: None, but candidates must be willing to be submitted for a US Government security clearance
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astronomy, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience: 2 years relevant experience in testing strategies (Junior-Level)
- Experience: 4 years relevant experience in testing strategies (Mid-Level)
- Proven experience as a Test Engineer in aerospace, astronomy, or a related industry.
- Knowledge of orbital mechanics, space systems, or astronomical instrumentation.
- Strong understanding of software testing principles.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Experience reading and writing in any of the following software languages at a basic proficiency (C, C , Java, Fortran)
Desired Qualifications:
- Education: Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Experience: 5 years relevant experience in testing strategies
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Experience doing numerical analysis
- Strong communication skills to translate technical findings into actionable insights.
Company Overview:
Omitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business firm headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland with a field office located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Since 1984, Omitron has provided excellence in engineering services and product development to government and industry customers for both civilian and military aerospace programs.
Omitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our goal is to select highly qualified and motivated individuals and provide them with an environment necessary to stimulate and nurture engineering and business objectives. Omitron offers its employees competitive salaries, a full benefits package, and excellent career growth opportunities. We welcome talented professionals who wish to take advantage of the opportunities we offer.
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $140,000, depending on relevant experience, location, and other factors.
Benefits include:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- HSA or FSA accounts
- Company paid ST/LT Disability and AD&D insurance
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Paid Vacation Leave and Sick Leave
- Parental Leave
- 401k with company match
- Supplemental Insurance options like AFLAC
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- Voluntary Life Insurance
Omitron is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We strongly encourage women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply. E-Verify Participation.
Salary : $90,000 - $140,000
