Software Test Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Golden Dome is a national-level, whole-of-nation initiative in which you will play a critical role in advancing next-generation homeland defense capabilities. If you are seeking a fast-paced position focused on developing innovative software for the Space-Based Interceptor mission, this opportunity is designed for you. Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Software Test Engineer to support the Golden Dome mission, with a focus on testing, verification, and validation of mission-critical software supporting space-based interceptor and associated ground systems. The selected candidate will serve as a senior authority for software test strategy, planning, execution, and analysis across complex, highly integrated defense systems. This role requires extensive experience testing software-intensive DoD systems, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to operate effectively in highly classified environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field. Master’s degree preferred
15+ years of professional experience in software test, verification, and validation for complex DoD or space systems.
Demonstrated experience testing large-scale, software-intensive systems in classified environments.
Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility
Minimum of 5 years of prior Special Access Program (SAP) experience
Strong knowledge of software test methodologies, defect management, and requirements traceability.
Experience with both manual and automated testing approaches.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior technical and government leadership.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting missile defense, space systems, or homeland defense missions.
Familiarity with Space Force, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), or other national-level defense programs.
Experience testing command and control (C2), mission planning, or real-time systems.
Proficiency with automated test frameworks, scripting languages, and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with modeling, simulation, or digital engineering environments.
Prior experience in a technical lead or test lead role.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of software test strategies, plans, procedures, and reports for Golden Dome mission systems.
Perform functional, integration, system, regression, and end-to-end software testing across mission-critical applications.
Validate software requirements, interfaces, data flows, and operational behaviors in simulated and operationally representative environments.
Coordinate test activities across software, systems, and operational teams to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Support test readiness reviews (TRRs), system verification reviews (SVRs), and post-test analysis activities.
Analyze test results, identify defects and anomalies, determine root causes, and support resolution and re-test efforts.
Evaluate software performance, reliability, cybersecurity, and resiliency characteristics.
Support automation of test execution and data analysis where appropriate.
Prepare and deliver technical briefings to senior leadership and government stakeholders.
Ensure all testing activities comply with security, safety, and program requirements, including SAP-controlled environments.
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior test engineers.