Software QA Engineer (Secret) (4181)

Outside Analytics has recently become a proud subsidiary of SMX, marking an exciting collaboration that enhances our collective capabilities to deliver cutting-edge digital transformation solutions.

Are you interested in the next generation of Space Force Remote Sensing capabilities? At Outside Analytics we're on the ground floor of helping across the future remote sensing ecosystem across all orbital regimes (LEO, MEO, HEO, and GEO)! We build, integrate, and operationally support our customer's emerging space-ground systems to include real-time data processing frameworks, sensor data processing, and data visualization. We are teamed with the most passionate companies in industry, dedicated to bringing best-of-breed capabilities to address our customers most pressing needs.

FORGE-MDPAP is the next generation missile warning processing system for the US Space Force. The MDPAP Visualization team leverages web based, Unreal Engine, and backend data ingest and manipulation technologies to seamlessly present in-depth real-time sensor and event data visualization and analytics information to Space Force Guardians to prosecute a "no-fail" mission.

We are seeking a Software QA Engineer to serveon the Visualization subsystem of the U.S Space Force FORGE MDP/AP missile warning system. You will work closely with software development teams to ensure quality of the system through both procedural and exploratory testing and other quality efforts. This role will participate in the whole software development lifecycle from design through implementation and delivery.

Position location is on-site in Boulder, CO 5 days per week.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and execute manual and automated test procedures.
• Work within the team to support continuous improvement to testing processes.
• Perform exploratory testing of the UI functionality, assessing usability and other emergent attributes of the system to ensure a high quality end product for the mission users.
• Lead and/or participate in problem isolation and root cause analysis efforts within the system.
• Maintain quality metrics such as defect rates and work with software development teams on wholistic strategies to remove/preclude defects from entering the system.
• Interface with higher levels of integration teams (e.g. system, enterprise) as well as end users to represent the software quality and functionality.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years experience in quality assurance/test roles of high reliability/mission critical systems.
• Adept at test design including both positive and negative functional testing, as well as performance testing.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose software issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• This position will require the ability to achieve a U.S. government DoD Secret security clearance.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Currently active U.S. government DoD security clearance
• Proficiency with the following tools/technologies:
  • K8s/OpenShift
  • Prometheus/Tempo/Grafana
  • Python
  • Automated test tools (e.g. Playwright, Cucumber)

Application Deadline: April 14, 2025

# cjpost

#LI-onsite

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$103,200-$172,000 USD

At SMX, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.