Software Engineer I, QA (New Grad)

Description

The company builds autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors that help the U.S. and its Allies secure space and counter threats there.

This is a software QA role for someone early in their career who wants to protect product quality across the software lifecycle, learn automation tools, and work alongside developers in a quick-moving industry.

The team is growing, and the role is based on a 3 month temporary engagement that may convert to regular employment depending on performance and business need.

Responsibilities

• Run manual and automated test cases against a full stack software product.
• Log and track software defects in Jira throughout the development lifecycle.
• Join agile sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
• Work with developers and product teams to clarify requirements and reproduce issues.
• Help build and maintain a growing repository of manual and automated test scripts in Playwright.
• Keep improving QA standards and testing processes over time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent education.
• 0-2 years of software QA or testing experience, including internships.
• Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle, testing methods, and Agile practices.
• Basic understanding of coding, with JavaScript preferred.
• Familiarity with Jira and Git.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• U.S. citizen and eligible for a DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
• Preferred: exposure to automation tools such as Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.
• Preferred: experience with API tools.
• Preferred: familiarity with CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
• Preferred: motivation to learn and grow in the QA field.
• Preferred: a team player with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Preferred: ability to manage time and tasks well in a quick-moving environment.
• Preferred: a flexible mindset.

Conditions

Base salary is $70,000 in Denver and $80,000 in Long Beach.

The role is onsite at the Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA location, with travel to other sites as needed.

The posting describes the work environment and physical demands, including temperature, noise, indoor or outdoor work, bending, sitting, lifting, and driving.

The role is a 3 month temporary engagement, with possible conversion to regular employment based on performance and business need.

The posting asks that fixed term and temporary role applicants not apply, although this role is a 3 month temporary engagement.

Open until the role is filled.

To meet U.S. Government space technology export rules, including ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain authorization from the U.S. Department of State.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate disabilities and other needs on request.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage paid 100% by the company for you and your dependents, with HSA or HRA options.
• Flexible Time Off for exempt employees, or up to 25 days of accrued PTO for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays, parental leave, and sick leave.
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays.
• Equity is part of total compensation, letting you share in the company's success.