Auria is looking to hire a Sr. Test Engineer to support HADES. This opening requires full-time presence in Kirtland AFB, NM
The Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) Program provides maintenance, sustainment, development, integration, and test support for ground systems supporting experimental mission capabilities at the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Support Complex at Kirtland AFB, NM. The program supports existing capabilities and the development, integration, testing, and deployment of capabilities supporting new mission partners and emerging mission requirements within TS/SCI and Special Access Program (SAP) environments. This is a contingent position.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO:
• Develops and applies testing procedures.
• Devises and maintains quality control and reliability standards.
• Provides technical support to other engineering departments.
• Ensures testing procedures meet industry standards.
• Ensures accurate record of measurement data.
• Performs work under general supervision.
• Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possesses solid working knowledge and defines, performs, analyzes, and interprets test for products and product components .
• May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
• Develop and maintain system architecture artifacts, including use cases, operational scenarios, sequence diagrams, interface definitions, and configuration baselines.
• Plan and coordinate system integration across hardware, software, networking, RF, and cybersecurity components, including sequencing, interface readiness, dependencies, and issue resolution.
• Develop and maintain verification strategies, Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), test plans, test procedures, requirements verification matrices, entry and exit criteria, and test reports.
• Lead assigned integration and formal test activities, including test readiness, execution, evidence collection, discrepancy resolution, regression, and verification closure
• Develop and review CDRLs and other customer deliverables for technical accuracy, consistency with the system baseline, and contractual compliance.
• Support and lead technical reviews, integration and test readiness reviews, acceptance activities, configuration reviews, and technical action closure.
• Assess the impact of technical changes on requirements, interfaces, system baselines, verification, documentation, risk, cost, and schedule.
• Support system acceptance, field integration, delivery, training, and transition to operations.
• Provide technical guidance to less-experienced SEIT engineers and help improve repeatable systems engineering and integration/test practices.
WHAT THE TEAM REQUIRES:
- U.S. citizenship and an active DoD TOP SECRET security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant systems engineering, integration, verification, validation, or test experience, including direct participation across requirements, design, integration, formal test, acceptance, and delivery.
- Experience with requirements traceability, verification methods and evidence, system-level troubleshooting, and discrepancy resolution through regression and closure.
- Experience applying practical systems engineering methods across requirements traceability and verification.
- Experience developing or reviewing formal technical documentation, customer deliverables, and configuration-controlled engineering artifacts.
- Experience supporting technical, integration, test readiness, acceptance, and configuration reviews, including closure of technical actions.
- Strong technical writing, communication, organization, and cross-functional coordination skills, with the ability to independently drive assigned SEIT activities to closure.
- Experience working in an Agile engineering environment using collaborative tools such as Jira and Confluence to manage engineering coordination, requirements, documentation, and test activities.
WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS:
- Experience supporting DoD or Government system development, rapid prototyping, or other delivery programs.
- Experience with SATCOM, RF, tactical communications, or other complex integrated hardware/software systems.
- Familiarity with INCOSE practices, ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, MBSE, and digital engineering tools.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and DoD system qualification or environmental test standards, including MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461.
PAY TRANSPARENCY: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $100,000 - $120,000
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 30, 2026
THE AURIA TEAM:
Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ missions. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, and R&D, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.
Why You’ll Love Working at Auria
We believe our team does their best work when they are well-supported, financially secure, and have the freedom to balance life outside of the office.
Time for What Matters
- Generous & Growing PTO: Start with a substantial paid time off package that increases every year you’re with us.
- True Flexibility: Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5.
- 11 Paid Days Off: Enjoy 6 fixed company holidays plus 5 Floating Holidays to use whenever you choose.
Invested in Your Future
- 401(k) Match—Yours to Keep Instantly: We match up to 4% of your contributions. Both your contributions and the company match are yours from day one with no vesting wait-period.
- Industry-Leading Education Support: Level up with up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certifications. We don't just hire talent; we grow it.
Health & Peace of Mind
- Premium Healthcare, Lower Costs: High-quality medical plans paired with a Company-Sponsored HSA to help you save for the future.
- Fully Covered Life Insurance: Breathe easy with life insurance up to $50K provided at zero cost to you.
- Holistic Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial coaching, and more.
...and that’s just the beginning!
Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.