Integration & Test Engineer (TS/SCI Clearance)

Mks2 Technologies
Aurora, IL

Senior Integration & Test Engineer – TS/SCI Clearance Required


Location: Aurora, CO (On-site)
Clearance: Active TS/SCI (with ability to obtain Polygraph)
Employment Type: Contract or Contract-to-hire
Salary : $115,000 - $135,000 annually with full Government benefits (W-2)

About the Program


This program supports the development of next-generation satellite mission management and command-and-control systems for U.S. defense and intelligence operations. The selected engineer will play a key role on a large-scale satellite ground system initiative , providing leadership and technical direction to Agile software development teams while ensuring all system components are properly integrated, verified, and validated before release to operations.

This position is 100% on-site in Aurora, Colorado.

Position Overview


We are seeking a Senior Integration and Test Engineer to lead and execute test strategies for a high-visibility satellite ground system program. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders to ensure mission-critical systems meet all performance and reliability requirements .

You will be responsible for executing the integration and test architecture , developing and maintaining the verification strategy , and driving validation efforts across multiple software and hardware subsystems.

Key Responsibilities




  • Execute the program’s test strategy , including test process development, baseline definition, and system verification and validation.



  • Lead integration and test activities across Agile software development teams.



  • Collaborate with technical leads, program managers, and government representatives to ensure alignment and test readiness.



  • Direct and support a multidisciplinary team consisting of internal staff, subcontractors, and leased labor.



  • Conduct regression testing , resolve discrepancy reports , and support system troubleshooting and root-cause analysis .


Qualifications You Must Have




  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) .



  • 5+ years of experience as an Integration and/or Test Engineer in a software development environment.



  • Proven experience with system troubleshooting , test execution , and defect resolution .



  • Active and transferable TS/SCI clearance (U.S. citizenship required).



  • Ability to obtain a Polygraph after hire.


Qualifications We Prefer




  • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence).



  • Familiarity with automated test tools such as Cucumber .



  • Experience with PostgreSQL databases .



  • Proficiency in Linux operating systems .



  • Experience working in Agile development environments.



  • Python scripting for automation or analysis.



  • Background supporting large-scale software lifecycle programs .



  • Experience with mission management systems or ground systems .



  • Background in Systems Engineering , Software Architecture , or System Architecture .



  • Knowledge of containerization and cloud computing technologies .


Additional Information




  • Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM


Posted 2025-11-25

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