Test Engineer - NISSC 3 - COS

• Location: US-CO-Colorado Springs
• Position Title: Test Engineer
• Location: Amentum Downtown Building Colorado Springs, CO
• Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
• Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Shift: Day Shift
• Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time
• The NORAD Operations Division, as the prime contractor on the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract 3 (NISSC 3), provides:
• Operations, maintenance, and Sustainment of ITW/AA threat warning and control systems.
• Software development and integration.
• Supports the classified communications and processing for Command and Control (C2) capability and legacy space C2 systems located at:
• Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado

Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Colorado

Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska

Vandenberg Space Force Base, California

Numerous sensor and forward operator sites around the world

Description of Duties

• The Test Engineer supports North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract 3(NISSC 3). The candidate will:
• Conduct comprehensive testing and evaluation of software applications characterized by advanced functionalities, stringent operational constraints, and sophisticated input/output configurations
• Develop and maintain test artifacts, such as Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports, in accordance with program standards, configuration management requirements, and Agile delivery processes
• Ensure requirements traceability by linking test steps and results to system specifications, performance parameters, and verification criteria
• Execute test procedures to validate system functionality, operational workflows, and mission‑critical system behavior
• Analyze test results, document findings, and provide diagnostic support to identify and resolve anomalies in intricate computer programs
• Provide test expertise during design reviews, refinement activities, and technical interchange meetings
• Interpret requirements and perform analyses to ensure testability and compliance with system objectives and stakeholder expectations
• Collaborate with Agile and Project teams to refine Acceptance and Verification Criteria and optimize software/system test approaches
• Support Agile and Project teams in the development and implementation of effective software/system testing strategies
• Attend and participate in Agile and Project meetings, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand‑ups, and Integrated Project Team discussions
• This position is expected to pay $105,000-$120,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• This position will be filled and work onsite at Amentum Downtown Building Colorado Springs, CO
• Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements

• Clearance Requirements: Secret with the ability to obtain Top Secret
• Directly related experience testing CCIC2S and NISSC mission systems in the last year.
• 3 years of experience in software/systems testing and verification, OR 3 years of engineering experience with NISSC program systems
• 3 years or more of general work history
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices (e.g., requirements traceability, configuration management, etc.)
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with developers, systems engineers, and mission stakeholders
• Ability to support occasional off‑hours or surge test events

Desired Requirements

• Security+ certification
• Bachelor’s degree in related scientific or engineering discipline
• Experience with requirements management and test management tools (e.g., DOORS, JIRA, Confluence)

Experience with Agile development methodologies

Experience in Test‑Driven Development and Continuous Integration environments

Experience with automated testing tools such as EggPlant for functional, regression, and end‑to‑end testing of mission‑critical systems

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

The position for which you are applying requires a US Department of Defense security clearance. This is to advise you that if you possess dual citizenship (i.e., a citizen of the US and another country), to be granted a clearance, you will be required to relinquish your citizenship in the foreign country.

Compensation Details

$105,000 - $120,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

11/03/2026 - 11/10/2026

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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