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# Software Test Engineer

- **Company:** The Space Inc.
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $176,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Apache JMeter, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Regression Testing, Prometheus, Selenium, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Test Scripts, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket
- **Published:** October 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=260becb835c4dfb7

## About the Role

* Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance
 * Must be a U.S. citizen
 * Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (i.e., Computer Science, Software Engineer, Information Technology)
 * Minimum of 5 years' professional software testing experience.
 * Proven ability to identify and troubleshoot potential software defects.
 * Proven ability to effectively communicate with developers to investigate and resolve test anomalies.
 * Experience designing, developing, and executing test cases.
 * Experience with Object-Orientated Development concepts.
 * Experience with cloud computing concepts.
 * Experience with Unix based operating systems and the command line interface.
 * Experience with test automation tools (e.g. Selenium).
 * Experience interacting with relational databases (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSql).
 * Experience testing software application program interfaces (APIs).
 * Experience writing and executing test scripts (e.g. JavaScript, Python).
 * Excellent communication and teamwork skills
 * Problem solving capabilities to diagnose and troubleshoot problems, * Experience with performance and stress testing concepts and familiarity with performance measurement tools (e.g. JMeter, Prometheus)
 * Experience with Atlassian Software Development and Collaboration Tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket etc.)
 * Familiarity with Satellite Systems, Satellite Operations, and/or Aerospace Engineering concepts
 * Familiarity with continuous integration techniques and technologies
 * Familiarity with Agile development concepts

## Description

* Analyze requirements, user stories, and documentation, and confer with internal and external stakeholders, to aid in verification of new features.
 * Create and execute automated test scripts to aid in smoke and regression testing.
 * Create, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test procedures for feature and regression testing.
 * Troubleshoot software system issues and work with other developers and testers to resolve test anomalies.
 * Work as an effective team member across multiple disciplines (e.g. systems engineering, software development, configuration management).
 * Ability to support multiple Agile teams simultaneously, Space Ground Systems Solutions (SGSS), a wholly owned subsidiary under the Parsons Corporation, is passionate about making our nation the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our security for future generations depends on it. We have emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help.