Software Test Engineer

SAIC; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an Interoperability System Test Engineer to support large-scale distributed test events and federations. The position is based at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL, with up to 30% travel and possible remote work arrangements.

The ideal candidate will script in Python/Bash/PowerShell, validate REST APIs, work with Linux/Windows, and deploy containerized test beds using Docker and Kubernetes, while contributing to CI/CD pipelines and DISA STIG compliance. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or four years of lab experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with Linux/Windows operating systems and security compliance.
• Willing to travel up to 30% overseas and domestically.

Responsibilities

• Execute automated tests for large distributed simulations and federations.
• Maintain test environments with containerized apps and orchestration tools.
• Validate REST endpoints and data ingestion under load; report results.
• Update user manuals and procedures; ensure system security compliance.
• Support on-site and remote testing efforts as required.

Skills

Scripting (Python Bash PowerShell)

REST API testing

CI/CD pipelines

Linux/Windows admin

Docker & Kubernetes

DISA STIGs compliance

Education

Bachelors in Computer Engineering / CS / SWE

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Jenkins

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Job ID 2618563

Location Huntsville, AL, US

Date Posted 2026-10-28

Category Software

Subcategory SW Testing

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking an Interoperability System Test Engineer to support execution of large-scale distributed test events and federations in support of USPACOM. Position is located on Redstone Arsenal and intended to work as part of team to support protocol, federation, test plan execution, installation and troubleshooting for a software development package supporting Modeling and Simulation events.

Required travel of up to 30% with overseas travel from 1 to 3.5 weeks at a time to support exercise deployment and user support.

Job Description

• Targeting a high-energy Junior to Mid-Level Engineer capable of learning specific simulation architectures on the job.
• Working knowledge and experience in scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash or PowerShell) to create, maintain, and execute automated test suites
• Experience validating REST APIs, data ingestion endpoints, and network payloads under loaded test conditions.
• Ability to execute automated test scripts and report results within existing automated software pipelines (e.g. GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins).
• System administration experience with Linux and Windows operating environments (with Department of War background as a plus).
• Working familiarity with containerized applications and orchestration platforms to deploy and reset test beds (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker or virtualized VMware/Proxmox nodes).
• Maintain system security compliance applying DISA STIGs and executing routine system patching.
• Document updates for user manuals and procedures.
• Must have or obtain a US Passport within 30 days of start.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or other related technical field; practical lab experience of four (4) years accepted in lieu of degree.
• Experience working with operating systems such as RHEL, Ubuntu and Windows Operating systems.
• Willing to travel 30% overseas in support of installation, testing and exercise events.

Preferred Experience

• Working knowledge and troubleshooting of simulation network protocols DIS, HLA, TINA.
• Software Testing knowledge (scripting, automated testing).
• SELinux working knowledge.
• Docker / Kubernetes working knowledge.

Required Certifications

• Must have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT level II or higher certification (e.g. Security+ CE, CySA+, CISSP, CASP) prior to start.

Required Clearances

• Must have an active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance.
• Must be a current U.S. Citizen.
• Must have or obtain a US Passport within 30 days of start.

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