Secret Software Test Engineer

Job Description Insight Global is hiring multiple Software Test Engineers, a Test Lead and a Software Test/QA Manager to support a defense contract in Westminster, CO. The mission is focused on the development, integration, and qualification of software-defined RF mission capabilities for next-generation aircraft systems. This effort modernizes how aircraft sense, identify, and communicate in contested environments by delivering flexible, software-first solutions that operate on open architectures rather than proprietary hardware. The program includes development and test of two major software capabilities: Monostatic Radar and Identify Friend or Foe

• Interrogate (IFF‑I).

All software is developed in C++, aligned to prescribed government reference architectures and coding standards. Test and integration span unclassified and classified environments, including Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) pipelines, culminating in Functional Qualification Testing (FQT). The Software Testing Manager serves as the single management point of contact for the software test workstream. This individual leads an independent test team and owns staffing, onboarding, delivery governance, reporting, risk management, and continuous improvement across the lifecycle of the program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design test frameworks, standards, and automation approaches
• Develop and maintain automated test suites Integrate automated tests into CI/CD or gated build pipelines
• Ensure automation coverage aligns with risk and critical paths
• Execute test cases and exploratory testing
• Validate integrations, workflows, and edge cases
• Log and validate defects with clear reproduction steps
• Support regression, smoke, and release readiness testing
• Participate in requirements reviews and backlog refinement

Pay Range:

Pay will be hourly and varies by level of experience.

Average Range:

~$40-80/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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• 5+ years of software test engineering experience with hands-on automation
• Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Experience testing and developing in C++ environments
• Active or eligible DoD Secret clearance
• Experience across SIL, HIL, emulator, or hardware-representative environments
• Prior experience supporting radar or RF mission systems (Monostatic Radar and/or Identify Friend or Foe
• Interrogate (IFF‑I)) experience preferred