Secret Software Test Lead

Post Date

Mar 25, 2026

Location

Westminster,
Colorado

ZIP/Postal Code

80021
US
May 25, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

DEN-46caad02-f8f0-4974-854c-c91717ba4e05

Pay Rate

$82 - $103 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Insight Global is hiring multiple Software Test Engineers, a Test Lead and a Software Test/QA Manager to support a defense contract in Westminster, CO. The mission is focused on the development, integration, and qualification of software-defined RF mission capabilities for next-generation aircraft systems. This effort modernizes how aircraft sense, identify, and communicate in contested environments by delivering flexible, software-first solutions that operate on open architectures rather than proprietary hardware.
The program includes development and test of two major software capabilities: Monostatic Radar
and Identify Friend or Foe – Interrogate (IFF‑I). All software is developed in C++, aligned to prescribed government reference architectures and coding standards. Test and integration span unclassified and classified environments, including Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) pipelines, culminating in Functional Qualification Testing (FQT). The Software Testing Manager serves as the single management point of contact for the software test workstream. This individual leads an independent test team and owns staffing, onboarding, delivery governance, reporting, risk management, and continuous improvement across the lifecycle of the program.

Key Responsibilities:
- Define and execute the overall test strategy across the program
- Align test activities with program milestones and release plans
- Lead readiness for SRR/SFR, PDR, Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), and CDR
- Own test-related SDRLs and evidence
- Ensure requirements-to-test-to-defect traceability
- Develop and maintain detailed test plans and schedules
- Coordinate test execution across teams, environments, and releases
- Act as escalation point for quality, schedule, and resource risks
- Track progress, dependencies, and risks

Pay Range: Pay will be hourly and varies by level of experience. Average Range: ~$65-90/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- 8+ years in software test engineering or verification, including leadership responsibilities
- Demonstrated experience owning test strategy and TRR readiness
- Experience testing C++ systems within prescribed architectures
- Strong traceability and defect lifecycle management experience
- Active DoD Secret clearance

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Experience across SIL, HIL, emulator, or hardware-representative environments
- Prior experience supporting radar or RF mission systems

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.