Software Engineer in Test

Insight Global; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting company located in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Automated Software Test Engineer to support critical Missile Defense programs. The successful candidate will develop and maintain automated test scripts while ensuring software quality and reliability for DoD systems. Candidates must possess an active Secret clearance and a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field, alongside experience with software test automation, C/C++, and Python. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national defense efforts in a technical environment.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is required to be considered.
• Experience with software test automation.
• Experience with C/C++ or Python is necessary.
• Experience with C/C++ or Python
• Experience using GUI-based testing tools (Eggplant)

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain automated test scripts.
• Support automated testing efforts for Missile Defense software systems.
• Collaborate with software and systems engineering teams to define test requirements.
• Identify defects and help ensure software meets quality, performance, and security standards

Skills

Experience with software test automation

Experience with C/C++

Experience with Python

Experience using GUI‑based testing tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM‑related field

Tools

GUI‑based testing tools (like Eggplant)

C/C++

Python

Job description

*ACTIVE DOD CLEARANCE REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED*

*PAY EXPECTATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT LABOR CATEGORY*

We’re looking for an Automated Software Test Engineer to support a mission‑critical Missile Defense program in the Huntsville, AL area. In this role, you’ll help ensure the quality and reliability of software used on high‑impact Department of Defense (DoD) systems by developing and executing automated testing solutions.

You’ll work closely with engineers and stakeholders to design test strategies, build automation scripts, and support ongoing development efforts across complex defense applications.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop, implement, and maintain automated test scripts
• Support automated testing efforts for Missile Defense software systems
• Collaborate with software and systems engineering teams to define test requirements
• Identify defects and help ensure software meets quality, performance, and security standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM‑related field
• Active Secret clearance - MUST HAVE TO BE CONSIDERED
• Experience with software test automation
• Experience with C/C++ or Python
• Experience using GUI‑based testing tools (such as Eggplant)

Preferred Qualifications

• Security+ certification
• Familiarity with Cameo

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to contribute to a national defense mission while growing your experience in automated testing within a highly technical environment. You’ll be part of a collaborative team supporting software that plays a direct role in Missile Defense capabilities.