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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 1 day ago

Test Engineering Lead

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $150K/yr

10+ years exp

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a System Test Lead to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. This role involves leading software and hardware testing efforts while utilizing Agile methodologies to ensure mission-critical systems are thoroughly tested and integrated.

ConsultingCyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyNational SecurityPublic SafetySatellite CommunicationSecurity

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate cross-functional test teams through contractor, developmental, and operational test phases, ensuring seamless integration across test activities

Develop, refine, and execute test strategies aligned with Agile methodologies, incorporating sprint cycles, iterative development, and continuous feedback loops

Partner closely with engineering, program management, and government stakeholders to ensure test plans and results remain aligned with evolving program objectives and mission needs

Actively participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand-ups to ensure testing activities are fully integrated into the Agile development lifecycle

Translate system and software requirements into clear, testable scenarios—covering functional, regression, performance, and integration testing

Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using modern testing frameworks, tools, and best practices

Lead defect triage and resolution efforts, evaluating severity, root causes, and operational impact across releases

Build and manage an integrated master test schedule aligned with Agile release cycles and program milestones

Prepare and deliver timely, data-driven test reports—including sprint metrics, test results summaries, and system fielding or certification documentation

Qualification

System-level testingTest automationAgile development practicesTest management platformsRFSATCOM systemsAnalytical skillsCommunicationProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationDocumentation abilitiesLeadership skills

Required

Must be a self-starter and able to work closely in a fast paced, small engineering team which includes software engineers, DSP engineers, hardware engineers, and systems engineers

Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility

Associates degree in Math, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, Systems Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Requires 10+ years of experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and documentation abilities

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Demonstrated experience in software and hardware testing, including both manual and automated test approaches

Strong knowledge of Agile development practices, including participation in Scrum ceremonies and sprint-based workflows

Experience working with RF, SATCOM, and cyber systems within defense, aerospace, or similarly complex technical environments

Proficiency with test management platforms (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr) and modern test automation frameworks and tools

Exceptional leadership, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse stakeholders