QA/Test Lead

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 - Derive metrics and acceptance criteria for system-level and acceptance-level testing from program requirements - Perform other duties as assigned ## Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field or equivalent experience - 10+ years of experience supporting system integration, test, or verification activities in a defense or complex systems environment - Experience with system-level verification and validation (V&V) - Experience with the four layers of testing in the software development life cycle (SDLC) - Experience developing or executing test plans and test procedures - Ability to analyze system behavior against requirements, derived test criteria, 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 - Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred: - A current active DoD SECRET security clearance or higher - Experience contributing to verification strategy development - Experience supporting Missile Warning, space, or similar mission systems - Experience working across multiple programs or system components - Experience supporting customer-facing test events or demonstrations - Experience in Agile or hybrid development environments *Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. ## Benefits 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 $152,000 to 191,000 / 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 Op ortunity employer. VET/Disabled.