Test Controller IRES - SSFB

Position Title: Test Controller

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoW Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The Test Controller supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

·       Be responsible for performing activities focused on the configuration and operation of a wide range of test stimulus and monitoring tools, to include a major Linux-based simulation system and various tactical message injection and monitoring systems (both Windows and UNIX based).

·       Have activities that include the development of software libraries and tools to support message recording, playback and data manipulation.

The successful candidate will:

·       Be able to quickly adapt to new situations and short deadlines

·       Have a strong commitment to a team environment

·       Demonstrate the capacity to work unsupervised

·       Be willing to learn new technologies.

Primary duty hours fall within core support hours of 0800-1600, Monday – Friday as scheduled, but will periodically work night, weekend and extended hours as dictated by a team rotating schedule to support customer requirements, troubleshooting, testing, and event support.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position.  The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

·       Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience

o   May be reduced with completion of advanced education

·       Must have 2, or more, years of directly related experience

·       Must have experience programming in Java and scripting in the Windows and Linux environment.

·       Must have experience troubleshooting code and script.

·       Must have experience troubleshooting workstation and server configurations.

·       Must have, or obtain within 90 days of start date, a current CompTIA Security + certification

·       Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

·       Have experience with ballistic missile defense operations and interconnectivity, theater, midcourse, and terminal missile defense, and war gaming laboratories and interfaces.

·       Have knowledge of strategic and theater missile defense weapon systems, sensor systems, tactical communications, and C2BMC Environments.

·       Have experience with IP networking concepts and troubleshooting

·       Be familiar with tactical message formats.

·       Have knowledge of DoD communications systems, and networks/protocols.

·       Have knowledge of test planning and test conduct within laboratory environment.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Compensation Details:
$90,000 – $100,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:
09/29/2026 - 10/03/2026
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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