Jr. Software Test Engineer

deciBel Research has an immediate opening for a Jr. Software Test Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO.Position Description:u00a0deciBel Research is seeking a junior level Software Test Engineer to test modeling & simulation (M&S) threat modeling software for the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA's) Threat Modeling Center (TMC) at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs.Responsibilities Include:u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Test new capabilities, document new features, and analyze simulation performance.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Develop, document, and execute test cases, test scripts, and test plans to validate software functionality, performance, and compliance with requirements and acceptance criteria.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Support the agile software team within the context of a larger team.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Support the development of simulation and software architecture.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Research technical details related to various missile defense systems to better support software development and testing.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Execute and support system integration testing, regression testing, performance testing, and end-to-end testing for software solutions.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Contribute to sprint planning by estimating testing tasks and working collaboratively with the team to ensure on-time delivery of quality deliverables.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Work closely with systems engineers, software developers, and product owners to align on test objectives and outcomes.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Provide hands-on training sessions for end-users to ensure proper understanding and utilization of the software.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Identify opportunities to enhance test strategies, tools, and processes to improve team performance and software quality.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Act as an advocate for quality within the development process, promoting best practices for testing and validation.Target salary range: $100,000 - $130,000. This target salary represents an estimated range for this position based on experience, degree and other factors.deciBel Research offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package inclusive of an excellent medical and dental insurance program, 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, tuition and training reimbursement, incentive compensation program (annual bonus), and flexible/telecommuting working schedules. Full-time and part-time deciBel employees will enjoy benefits offered by deciBel Research as soon as they meet eligibility requirements for each particular benefit.Education Requirements:u00a0Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM related fieldu00a0Experience Requirements:u00a0u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a05+ years with Bachelor's degree; 3+ years with Master's degreeu2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Ability to adapt to ambiguity, take initiative, and effectively work both independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical teams and customer personnel.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Familiarity with Agile software development practices.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Understanding of software development and Linux platform.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (e.g., Python, Java, or JavaScript).u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Experience in developing/executing test plans, test cases, test reports, performance metrics, and all the other basic Test Engineering functions.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Demonstrated experience verifying and validating system and software requirements, ensuring traceability, and creating detailed test artifacts (e.g., test plans, test cases, and test reports).u00a0Special Skills Desired:u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Experience with Systems Engineering V-lifecycle processes, including requirements decomposition, verification, and validation to ensure compliance at both system and software levels.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Proficiency in developing and maintaining requirements traceability matrices and aligning test plans, cases, and reports with system-level verification objectives.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Experience or knowledge of Bash, Git, Docker/Podman, and testing REST APIs.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Experience interacting with SQL databases.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Experience in agile software development methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Experience with large code base M&S systems using an optimistic and/or conservative discrete event simulation platform.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Knowledge or experience in several of the following: missile defense domain knowledge, command and control, and modeling and simulation development.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Experience with Atlassian tools, such as JIRA and Confluence.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Familiarity with DevOps principles/software.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Experience in Jenkins, Github, Bitbucket, SonarQube, CAMEO, C# / ASP.NET, Curl commands, automated API testing.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Microservices architecture understanding.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and integrating tests into the delivery process.u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Familiarity with API protocols and tools (e.g., JSON, REST, gRPC, Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI).u2022u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0Understanding of HTTP/HTTPS protocols, authentication mechanisms (OAuth, JWT).Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.deciBel is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. deciBel affords equal opportunity to all employees and prospective employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or persons with a disability in the following employment practices: recruitment, hiring, placement, transfer, promotion, demotion, selection for training, layoff, termination, determination of service, rate of pay, benefit plans, compensation, and other personnel actions. For additional information on equal opportunity and pay transparency, please view the EEO is the Law poster; EEO is the Law Supplement poster and Pay Transparency Notice.u00a0If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access deciBel Research, Inc.'s website as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at (256) 716-0787. Thank you for your interest in deciBel Research, Inc.u00a0

Created: 2026-05-07