FORGE Integration & Test Engineer

SciTec•Boulder, CO

1d•$124,000 - $180,000

About The Position

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. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. SciTec is seeking experienced Integration & Test Engineers to support the verification, validation, and integration of mission-critical systems within a complex defense environment. This role focuses on ensuring systems meet operational, performance, and reliability requirements through rigorous and well-structured test and integration practices. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in system-level verification and validation (V&V), understands how to operate across multiple programs and stakeholders, and can provide both hands-on execution and strategic input to improve testing approaches and mission readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience supporting system integration, test, or verification activities in a defense or complex systems environment
Experience supporting Missile Warning, space, or similar mission systems
Experience with system-level verification and validation (V&V)
Experience developing or executing test plans and test procedures
Ability to analyze system behavior against requirements 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
A current active DoD SECRET security clearance or higher

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with FORGE or similar integration and test environments
Experience contributing to verification strategy development
Experience working across multiple programs or system components
Experience supporting customer-facing test events or demonstrations
Experience in Agile or hybrid development environments
Active TS/SCI DoD clearance

Responsibilities

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
Perform other duties as assigned