Space Force - Interoperability Test Engineer

Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill a position for an Interoperability Test Engineer within the aerospace defense sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical systems that support national security and defense operations.

Location: Scottsdale, AZ — This position can be fully remote, hybrid, or on-site, with on-site work involving collaboration with the SDA team in Scottsdale.
Position: Interoperability Test Engineer
Contract Length: 12-24 months with possibility of going direct
Pay: $62.16 per hour
Schedule: First Shift

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field; 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 6 months of experience

Clearance Requirement: U.S. citizenship and Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance at the time of hire

In this role, you will use your technical and interpersonal skills to:

• Support interoperability testing and validation for the SDA / Space Force mission environment

• Perform software testing, systems integration testing, troubleshooting, and defect isolation
• Validate network routing, communications pathways, signal processing, and end-to-end system performance
• Develop and enhance test automation, process automation, tooling, and validation frameworks
• Support hardware/software integration and interoperability across distributed defense systems
• Perform Linux-based test execution, scripting, log review, and systems troubleshooting
• Use Python for automation, scripting, test harness development, and data analysis
• Partner with systems, network, software, and test teams to ensure operational readiness
• Provide technical leadership and support activities with limited oversight

• Apply systems engineering principles to complex interoperability and mission test scenarios

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, software test processes, and systems engineering principles
• Experience with network routing, network analysis, signal processing, and communications validation
• Hands-on experience in system testing, interoperability testing, and troubleshooting
• Strong background in test automation, process automation, and custom tooling
• Experience with hardware/software integration and distributed system validation
• Working knowledge of Linux environments, shell tools, and troubleshooting workflows
• Python experience for automation, scripting, test harnesses, or tooling development
• Ability to perform technical activities with limited oversight
• Comfortable providing technical leadership in cross-functional engineering teams
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across software, systems, and network teams
• Experience supporting Space Force, SDA, satcom, or defense communications programs is highly valuable

About our client:

Our client is a mission-critical DOD – Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence, and cyber end users on an international basis.

About APR:

Since 1980, APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse range of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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