Infrastructure Test Engineer
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Position Type: Full-time
About Us
BlackVe, Inc is a dynamic and innovative national security-focused space company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and engineering excellence for our exceptional customers.
Job Description
We’re seeking a mid-level Infrastructure Test Engineer to own the planning, execution, and automation of tests across our satellite system-level software stack. You’ll be responsible for validating software performance, building and maintaining our software test infrastructure using Docker and Linux systems, and ensuring stable integration across environments. This role is hands-on and ideal for an engineer who enjoys mixing traditional test engineering with modern DevOps and infrastructure tools. The position is within BlackVe’s Software Team and will work closely with flight, ground, and autonomy software engineers.
Essential Job Functions
- Develop and maintain test plans, test procedures, and test automation for mission-critical flight software and system components
- Build and manage Docker-based environments for integration and test
- Work with developers to reproduce, isolate, and debug system-level issues
- Coordinate and execute system verification and validation (V&V) activities
- Maintain CI/CD test pipelines, adding smoke, regression, and system-level tests
- Support infrastructure upgrades, system configuration, and troubleshooting
- Assist in deployment and monitoring of test infrastructure across multiple environments
Required Qualifications
- 3–6 years of experience in software/system testing or infrastructure engineering
- Strong background in Linux system administration and shell scripting
- Hands-on experience with Docker (building, deploying, debugging containers)
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab)
- Experience writing or maintaining test automation scripts (Epsilon3 experience is a plus)
- Experience with coding languages C/C++ and Python
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to qualify for and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with satellite systems
- Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration
- Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or system integration labs
- Experience working under configuration management and version control (e.g., Git)
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work at the forefront of technology and innovation to meet the most pressing needs of our national security customers.
- Small, dynamic, high-performing team in a collaborative, inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package including flexible time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401k with non-elective company matching; stock options.
ITAR/EAR Requirements
This position may include access to technology and/or data that is subject to U.S. export controls pursuant to ITAR and EAR. To comply with federal export controls, all persons hired must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylee as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(A)(3), or must otherwise be eligible to obtain the required authorization from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position to hiring@blackve.us.
Announcement Period
Closes TBD 2025.
