Test Automation Engineer

Job Duration: temp to hire after 520 hours
Work Type: 100% onsite in Colorado Springs, CODuties and Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and execute automated and manual tests for a range of astrodynamics capabilities, data products, and reporting tools
Develop test plans and procedures to ensure software meets agreed upon expectations
Ensure test plans and procedures provide adequate test coverage for unit tests, automated tests, and functional tests
Coordinate with engineers to identify issues
Coordinate with astrodynamics SMEs to identify issues
Assist in drafting associated test artifacts and supporting government test events

Required Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline and 3+ years of experience in software engineering and/or product testing;relevant experience, applicable training and/or certifications may be accepted in place of a degree
Understanding of the different types and categories of software testing
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel
Experience with scripting languages (e.G., Python, Bash)
Experience working with testing frameworks like Robot Framework, Postman or Junit
Experience working with build automation tools (such as GitLab, Jenkins, TeamCity, etc.)
Ability to apply a variety of tools and techniques to verify complex business processes via manual, automated, and semi-automated test cases
Self-starter with a strong work ethic that works well with others and who can thrive in a fast-paced environment employing Agile methodologies
Ability to obtain a security clearance

Desired Skills:

Experience automating regression tests that work within software testing frameworks
Familiarity with Java and web services applications
Familiarity with testing microservices applications
Familiarity with space domain applications