Staff Integration & Test Engineer
About The Position
SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace company, develops advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation for National Security and Defense customers. The Staff Integration & Test Engineer supports verification, validation, and integration of mission-critical systems in a complex defense environment, ensuring systems meet operational, performance, and reliability requirements through rigorous test practices. The role combines hands-on test execution with strategic input to improve testing approaches and mission readiness, working across programs and stakeholders. The position requires U.S. citizenship because SciTec works exclusively on U.S. government contracts and cannot sponsor employment visas. A current active DoD SECRET clearance or higher is required. AI-generated resumes, cover letters, and applications will not be considered.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 2 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.
- Current active DoD SECRET security clearance or higher.
- U.S. citizenship.
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.
- Coordinate with government and contractor stakeholders to align integration and test activities.
- Recommend improvements to 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.
Benefits
- 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match.
- Company-paid HSA medical insurance, with a choice of two buy-up options.
- Company-paid dental insurance.
- Company-paid vision insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
- Company-paid hospital indemnity insurance.
- Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance.
- Short-term disability insurance.
- Annual profit-sharing plan.
- Discretionary performance bonus.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick pay.
- Flexible work hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
