Integration & Test Engineer

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

SciTec is seeking experienced Integration & Test Engineers to support the verification, validation, and integration of mission-critical systems within a complex defense environment. This role focuses on ensuring systems meet operational, performance, and reliability requirements through rigorous and well-structured test and integration practices.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in system-level verification and validation (V&V), understands how to operate across multiple programs and stakeholders, and can provide both hands-on execution and strategic input to improve testing approaches and mission readiness.

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
• Support coordination with government and contractor stakeholders to align integration and test activities
• Provide recommendations to improve 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field or equivalent experience
• 5+ 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
• A current active DoD SECRET security clearance or higher

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:

• 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

*Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• 100% 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
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $124,000 to $230,000 per year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Vet/Disabled.