Test Engineer II (Contingent)- Onsite

Date Posted: 2026-08-14 • Location: Aurora, CO (onsite) • U.S. citizenship and an active, transferable TS/SCI U.S. government security clearance are required on day one.

About the Role

Collins Aerospace seeks a Test Engineer II to support test planning, execution, and reporting for the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software (HBMAS) program’s distributed, cloud-enabled mission applications. This role expands on foundational test engineering skills by contributing to automated testing, troubleshooting integration issues, and validating mission data flows. Work is performed using modern agile practices and routine interaction with multi-discipline engineering teams. This position is contingent upon contract award and customer funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test procedures for cloud-enabled mission applications
• Assist with automated test scripts, tools, and CI/CD integration
• Participate in integration events across multiple enclaves and environments
• Validate system interfaces, security controls, and acceptance criteria
• Document test results, defects, and corrective actions
• Support troubleshooting efforts across software, systems, cyber, and data teams
• Contribute to configuration-managed test artifacts

Requirements

• Experience executing structured test procedures
• Basic understanding of distributed or cloud-based systems
• Familiarity with interface or configuration management concepts
• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI clearance required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automated testing frameworks or scripting languages
• Exposure to DevSecOps pipelines
• Understanding of containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Relocation assistance may be provided

Pay

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD.