Software Test Engineer

SAIC; Colorado Springs (CO); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

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COMPTIA Security+

Descripción de la vacante

SAIC seeks a Software Test Engineer to support the GMASS T&E team, focusing on PARCS radar software used in missile warning and defense. The role requires on-site work in Colorado Springs, with responsibility for test coverage, unit test design, and lab debugging in a secure environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 2+ years of relevant experience, and an Active Secret Clearance, plus experience with Unix/Windows and testing backend/frontend software.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Experience testing backend and frontend software.
• Experience with Unix and Windows systems.
• Basic understanding of thread mechanics (blocking vs non-blocking; sync vs async).

Responsabilidades

• Responsible for code test coverage of software modifying the PARCS radar baseline.
• Designs, develops, and documents unit tests for PARCS release testing.
• Aids developers in lab tests and debugging in a classified lab at Peterson Space Force Base.
• Collaborates with SMEs in planning, design, and testing of electronic data processing systems for PARCS software.
• Develops technical solutions to complex testing problems requiring ingenuity and creativity.
• Participates in troubleshooting to resolve issues and coordinates with systems engineers.

Conocimientos

Active Secret Clearance

Backend testing

Frontend testing

Unix

Windows

Threading basics

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Description

SAIC seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Software Test Engineer to support the GMASS Test & Evaluation (T&E) team supporting missile warning, defense, and space no-fail missions for the US Space Force. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced technical expertise, strong agile practices, and a collaborative approach to solving complex engineering challenges. This role requires responsible and coherent planning, development, and execution of Ground-Based Radar software to include delivery of system and network assessments used for verification, validation and integration into the operational baseline. This position is located on-site in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for code test coverage of software under development which modifies the software baseline of the PARCS ground-based radar.
• Designs, develops, and documents unit tests that will be turned into version unique tests (VUTs) for PARCS software release delivery testing.
• Aids developers in lab tests and debugging application software in a classified lab located at Peterson Space Force base. Support system integration, test, development, and execution of complex systems.
• Conducts analysis and collaborates with subject matter experts in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for testing PARCS software.
• Develops technical solutions to complex testing problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Participate in troubleshooting systems to resolve complex issues, interact, and coordinate with engineers responsible for sustaining operational and test systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and two plus (2+) years' relevant experience.
• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience testing backend host software and frontend graphical user interfaces.
• Experience with Unix and Windows systems.
• A basic understanding of thread mechanics, such as blocking vs non-blocking operations and synchronous vs asynchronous tasks.

Desired:

• COMPTIA Security+
• Experience sustaining UEWR/PARCS or other Strategic Warning and Surveillance radar systems including knowledge of RF hardware/software design, and test methodologies.
• Experience working in Agile or DevSecOps development environments
• Experience with Solaris Operating system.

Target salary range: $60,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.