Software Test Engineer
ASRC Federal · Colorado Springs, CO
$75,000–$110,000
Jun 29, 2026
Colorado Springs, CO
Jul 20, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A software test engineering role supporting a U.S. Space Force command-and-control contract, focused on testing commercial off-the-shelf applications, custom software, and satellite data products within a MILSATCOM environment. Day-to-day work involves preparing and executing formal acceptance tests, regression testing, and collaborating with developers on integration testing across Windows, Solaris, and Linux platforms. Best suited to candidates with a background in satellite command-and-control systems and hands-on software testing experience.
Mid level · 3+ years · Colorado Springs, CO · Secret clearance · Full-time
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What the occupation pays Median $131,346 (middle half $98,479–$152,931).
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The role requires a minimum active Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI — the hard gate is Secret; TS/SCI is an aspirational requirement.
Security+ Certification (DoD 8570 IAT Level II) is required but may be obtained within 90 days of start — it is still a hard gate condition of employment.
4+ years of system/software application testing experience is listed as 'highly desired' rather than a firm minimum; the stated hard minimum is 3+ years in a MILSATCOM or satellite C2 environment.
A BS degree in a technical discipline is listed alongside 'or equivalent experience in a technical environment,' so no formal degree is hard-required.
Agile familiarity is explicitly called 'highly desired,' placing it in the preferred category.
No compensation figures were provided — the posting notes only that pay depends on experience, skills, location, and other factors.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): software configuration management.
Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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