Software Test Engineer

Saic; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Software Test Engineer in Huntsville, AL to join a government-integrated NSITE software suite. The role focuses on analyzing requirements, designing and executing test cases, and producing formal test artifacts.

You will work across software, test, and program teams to ensure quality in an agile setting. The position emphasizes automation, collaboration, and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science or Software with 2 years of experience; or 6 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Self-starter able to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for briefing stakeholders.
• Knowledge of common computer network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Analyze ICDs to identify testable functionality.
• Develop test documentation and execute test cases for fixes or enhancements.
• Create problem reports in GitLab for non-conforming software.
• Interface with Software, Functional Test, NSITE teams, and program management.
• Write and execute test procedures for formal tests and participate in agile ceremonies.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for thorough test coverage.
• Contribute to Test Workbook, Readiness Review, and After Action Reports.

Skills

Self-starter

Structured test documentation

Verbal and written communication

Networking protocols

Education

BS in Computer Science or Software

Tools

GitLab

Test automation scripting

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

The NSITE is a Government owned, managed, and developed software suite. NSITE is used by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Joint Services, and numerous labs in support of continued testing of systems employed for defense of the United States and our Allies. The NSITE software provides data collection, situational awareness, and analysis capabilities to a wide range of users who benefit from NSITE’s ability to act as an independent third-party truth teller. The NSITE team has in-depth experience in Tactical Data Links (TDL), Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Test, Enterprise Information Technology, Software and Systems Engineering and Information Assurance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work on an agile development team where success is defined by the ability to understand your path forward, effectively communicate that path, and complete the task inherent to that path in a timely matter.
• Analyze the software requirements from Interface Control Documents (ICD) to identify and verify what functionality needs to be tested.
• Develop test documentation and conduct test cases to verify each software fix/change associated with correcting a software design deficiency or enhancement.
• Provide inputs to formal test documents to include the Test Workbook, Test Readiness Review, and the post-test After Action Reports.
• During the conduct of formal and informal tests, create problem reports in GitLab for each software implementation that does not comply with its associated software requirement.
• Interface directly with members of Software and Functional Test Teams, NSITE Development Team, NSITE Operations Team, and NSITE Program Management.
• Write and execute test procedures for Formal Qualification Tests. Work with Software Quality Control personnel as required during testing.
• Actively participate in team meetings that include sprint kickoffs, sprint retrospectives, and daily standup meetings.
• Develop, execute, and maintain automation scripts for application testing, ensuring thorough and reliable test coverage.
• Develop application and test automation codes and scripts.

Education Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science or Software and two (2) years’ experience; Additional sxi (6) years’ experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

Clearance Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance, or ability to acquire one; US Citizenship required.

Required Qualifications

• Self-starter; able to function independently and in a team environment where priorities and assignments can quickly shift.
• Ability to create structured test documentation and standard work instructions tailored to varying levels of technical detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical issues to both technical and non technical audiences.
• Knowledge of common computer network protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Tactical Communications Data Links (6016, 3011, DIS, VMF, B Series, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Agile Software Development processes.
• Familiarity with GitLab.
• Experience operating or testing 3D graphical displays.
• Currently have an Information Assurance Technical certification (CompTia A+, Net+ or Sec+) or the ability to obtain one.

Travel Required

• Less than 10% annually.