software integration and test engineer

*Role: *Software Integration & Test Engineer (12 openings) *Location:* Onsite, Boulder/Longmont, Colorado, with travel to customer sites – Boulder, Aurora, Colorado Springs *Clearance:* Active Secret required *Employment type:* W2 contract until Jan 2028 // 2/28/28 *Start date:* 6 openings to start Jan 2027- 6 to start in April 2027 *Schedule: *9/80 - (alternating 9-hour days, every other Friday off) *Interviews: *Technical Interview (TIM). *Pay Rate:* $60-90/hr (DOE) *3+ years – 60-75/hr* *7+ years – 75-90/hr* *About the Role* Our client, a leading defense and space-systems contractor, is seeking Software Integration & Test Engineers to support a mission-critical overhead persistent infrared (OPIR) ground system program. You’ll join a technical team of software and integration engineers who design, code, integrate, test, and deploy complex systems to the customer. Projects range from satellite command and control and payload sensor management to mission-specific applications and ground hardware and network control software. Several openings are available across experience levels, and placement will be based on your skills and background. *Responsibilities*

• Plan tests, write test objectives and scenarios, and develop test procedures
• Perform integration, verification, and validation activities and contribute across the Integration & Verification (I&V) life cycle
• Contribute to detailed design, new code, and bug fixes
• Write and automate unit tests where possible, and support integration testing as needed
• Generate code for and execute automated tests using tools such as Selenium and Sikuli
• Develop and deliver software requirements for complex systems
• Manage requirements and models in DOORS and/or CAMEO
• Write DXL and other scripts to automate requirements and test workflows
• Use SNMP to monitor, test, and validate networked ground hardware and software
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins) in a DevOps environment
• Work in a Linux development and test environment
• Apply operator experience to help ensure the system works the way operational crews need it to
• Support security-related testing and compliance activities as directed
• Work closely with software engineers, systems engineers, and customer personnel to deliver and deploy capabilities

*Required Qualifications*

• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Experience in software integration, verification, and validation of complex systems
• Experience writing test plans, scenarios, and procedures
• Experience with automated test tools (Selenium and/or Sikuli)
• Working knowledge of C++, with a basic understanding of Boost and Qt
• Experience working in a Linux environment
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, or in a DevOps environment
• Experience with DOORS and/or CAMEO
• Experience writing and delivering requirements for complex systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience. Level will be determined by depth of skills and experience.

*Preferred Qualifications*

• OPIR or other space or ground-system program experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Experience as a system operator
• DXL scripting
• SNMP experience
• Experience with automated unit testing frameworks
• Experience with satellite command and control, payload, or ground network control software

*Why Join*

• Stable, long-term program supporting a national security mission
• Work on complex, end-to-end space ground systems
• Collaborative team of software and integration engineers

*EEO Statement:* Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. *Pay Disclaimer:* The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. *Benefits & Perks:* Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, and sick time. Paid company holidays are subject to hour requirements and completion of the new hire period (13 weeks). We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.