Software Test Engineer Jobs in Colorado
Software Test Engineer jobs in Colorado are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, enterprise software, and financial technology sectors that anchor the state's tech economy. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder are the primary hiring centers, with established employers such as Lockheed Martin, Palantir Technologies, and Trimble consistently seeking engineers skilled in test automation, embedded systems verification, and Agile-based QA. Openings range from associate-level QA roles to senior automation engineers leading full test cycle development. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.
Modern aerospace and defense systems require sophisticated automated test capabilities to verify the performance, reliability, and quality of mission-critical avionics throughout development, qualification, and production. As a Senior Test Software Engineer, you will develop the software that powers our automated test systems, enabling efficient verification and validation of FPGA-based electronics, embedded systems, and avionics hardware supporting advanced missile and defense programs.
In this role, you will design, develop, integrate, and maintain software applications that control electronic test equipment, execute automated test procedures, collect and analyze test data, and generate reports used for engineering development, qualification, and production acceptance. You will work closely with Electrical Design Engineers, FPGA Engineers, Flight Software Engineers, and Electrical Test Engineers to deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable automated test solutions throughout the product lifecycle.
The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex hardware/software integration challenges, developing robust automation frameworks, and building test systems that improve product quality while reducing development and production cycle time.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain software for automated test equipment (ATE), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems, engineering development laboratories, and production test stations.
- Develop software to control laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, power supplies, electronic loads, switching systems, and other electronic test equipment.
- Translate engineering test requirements and procedures into automated software solutions that produce repeatable, traceable, and reliable test results.
- Design reusable software architectures, libraries, and frameworks that support multiple products and test platforms.
- Develop operator interfaces, automated test sequencing, data acquisition, measurement analysis, logging, and report generation capabilities.
- Integrate software with avionics hardware, FPGA designs, embedded software, and external instrumentation to support hardware verification and system integration.
- Support hardware integration, qualification testing, environmental testing, and production acceptance activities.
- Troubleshoot software, instrumentation, and hardware integration issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Develop software documentation including requirements, design descriptions, user documentation, and test procedures.
- Support software configuration management, version control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve test efficiency, automation coverage, and overall product quality.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience developing software for automated test systems, laboratory automation, or hardware integration.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C#, Python, C++, LabVIEW, or similar.
- Experience developing software that interfaces with electronic test instrumentation using communication standards such as VISA, GPIB, USB, Ethernet/LXI, Serial, or PXI.
- Experience developing automated test sequences, data acquisition, measurement processing, and test reporting.
- Familiarity with software architecture, object-oriented programming, and software design best practices.
- Experience troubleshooting hardware/software integration issues in laboratory or manufacturing environments.
- Experience using version control systems such as Git or Azure DevOps.
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be a U.S. Person with the ability to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and applicable program requirements.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience developing automated test software for aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability electronic systems.
- Experience supporting FPGA-based systems, embedded software, or mixed-signal electronic hardware.
- Experience developing software for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) or Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems.
- Experience controlling electronic instrumentation using NI VISA, SCPI, PXI, or similar communication frameworks.
- Experience with test management tools such as NI TestStand or equivalent automated test executives.
- Experience with multithreaded software development and asynchronous hardware communication.
- Familiarity with digital communication protocols such as SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, or RS-422/485.
- Experience with qualification testing, environmental testing, and production acceptance testing.
- Experience developing software under configuration management and requirements-driven development processes.
- Familiarity with scripting and data analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, or SQL.
- Active U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $110,000 - $135,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
- Equity Grants in the Company
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.
Modern aerospace and defense systems require sophisticated automated test capabilities to verify the performance, reliability, and quality of mission-critical avionics throughout development, qualification, and production. As a Senior Test Software Engineer, you will develop the software that powers our automated test systems, enabling efficient verification and validation of FPGA-based electronics, embedded systems, and avionics hardware supporting advanced missile and defense programs.
In this role, you will design, develop, integrate, and maintain software applications that control electronic test equipment, execute automated test procedures, collect and analyze test data, and generate reports used for engineering development, qualification, and production acceptance. You will work closely with Electrical Design Engineers, FPGA Engineers, Flight Software Engineers, and Electrical Test Engineers to deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable automated test solutions throughout the product lifecycle.
The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex hardware/software integration challenges, developing robust automation frameworks, and building test systems that improve product quality while reducing development and production cycle time.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain software for automated test equipment (ATE), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems, engineering development laboratories, and production test stations.
- Develop software to control laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, power supplies, electronic loads, switching systems, and other electronic test equipment.
- Translate engineering test requirements and procedures into automated software solutions that produce repeatable, traceable, and reliable test results.
- Design reusable software architectures, libraries, and frameworks that support multiple products and test platforms.
- Develop operator interfaces, automated test sequencing, data acquisition, measurement analysis, logging, and report generation capabilities.
- Integrate software with avionics hardware, FPGA designs, embedded software, and external instrumentation to support hardware verification and system integration.
- Support hardware integration, qualification testing, environmental testing, and production acceptance activities.
- Troubleshoot software, instrumentation, and hardware integration issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Develop software documentation including requirements, design descriptions, user documentation, and test procedures.
- Support software configuration management, version control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve test efficiency, automation coverage, and overall product quality.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience developing software for automated test systems, laboratory automation, or hardware integration.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C#, Python, C++, LabVIEW, or similar.
- Experience developing software that interfaces with electronic test instrumentation using communication standards such as VISA, GPIB, USB, Ethernet/LXI, Serial, or PXI.
- Experience developing automated test sequences, data acquisition, measurement processing, and test reporting.
- Familiarity with software architecture, object-oriented programming, and software design best practices.
- Experience troubleshooting hardware/software integration issues in laboratory or manufacturing environments.
- Experience using version control systems such as Git or Azure DevOps.
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be a U.S. Person with the ability to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and applicable program requirements.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience developing automated test software for aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability electronic systems.
- Experience supporting FPGA-based systems, embedded software, or mixed-signal electronic hardware.
- Experience developing software for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) or Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems.
- Experience controlling electronic instrumentation using NI VISA, SCPI, PXI, or similar communication frameworks.
- Experience with test management tools such as NI TestStand or equivalent automated test executives.
- Experience with multithreaded software development and asynchronous hardware communication.
- Familiarity with digital communication protocols such as SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, or RS-422/485.
- Experience with qualification testing, environmental testing, and production acceptance testing.
- Experience developing software under configuration management and requirements-driven development processes.
- Familiarity with scripting and data analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, or SQL.
- Active U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $110,000 - $135,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
- Equity Grants in the Company
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software test engineer jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Pytest
- Proficiency writing and executing manual and automated test cases across web or embedded systems
- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development workflows and tools like Jira or Azure DevOps
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into continuous delivery processes
- Strong written communication skills for documenting test plans, defects, and quality reports
Software Test Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a software test engineer in Colorado?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field, followed by hands-on experience with test automation tools. Colorado has no state-issued license or registration for software test engineers. Many Colorado employers treat industry certifications such as ISTQB Certified Tester as a differentiator, and candidates who can demonstrate practical automation skills through a portfolio or prior QA work move quickly through hiring pipelines.
How much do software test engineers make in Colorado?
Software test engineers in Colorado earn a median of about $123,690 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,780 for the lowest 10% to over $172,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire software test engineers in Colorado?
Employers hiring software test engineers in Colorado right now include iSpace, Ispace, and BAE Systems USA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's concentration of aerospace, defense, and enterprise software companies means consistent year-round demand across both large contractors and growth-stage technology firms.
Which Colorado cities have the most software test engineer jobs?
Colorado Springs, Englewood, and Aurora have the most software test engineer openings in Colorado. Denver drives the largest share through its dense cluster of enterprise software, fintech, and consulting firms, while Colorado Springs reflects sustained hiring from defense contractors and military-adjacent technology companies, and Boulder's research and deep-tech startup base generates consistent QA and automation demand.
Are there remote software test engineer jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 56% of software test engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to distributed work. Test automation, exploratory testing on cloud-deployed applications, and performance testing are the areas most likely to be fully remote, while embedded systems and hardware-adjacent QA roles tend to require on-site access.
How can I get hired as a software test engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a junior QA analyst or software tester role at a mid-size Colorado software company, where teams often train candidates who arrive with a testing certification and a small portfolio of automated scripts. Companies such as Trimble and Colorado-based enterprise software firms run new-grad hiring cycles for associate QA positions. Candidates moving from adjacent roles like technical support, business analysis, or manual testing find the transition credible when backed by ISTQB Foundation Level certification and a GitHub portfolio of test automation work.
Where can I find and apply to software test engineer jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to software test engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings for roles that fit your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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