Software Test Engineer - Precision Fires

Science Applications International Corp.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC, based in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Software Testing Engineer to support the Precision Fires team at Redstone Arsenal onsite. The role focuses on test planning, writing cases, executing tests, and verifying software quality in a demanding defense environment.

Requirements include a BS degree with 5 years of experience (or 6 years without a degree), an active Secret clearance, and strong skills in test methodologies, leadership, communication, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• BS degree required; 5 years of experience, 6 years accepted in lieu of degree
• Active Secret Security Clearance required; US citizenship
• Proven understanding of software test methodologies and leadership in complex environments
• Strong organization, multitasking, and communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

• Assist the development of test plans, schedules, and approaches for all testing environments
• Write test cases and scripts and identify data for test scenarios
• Perform tests of software and IT systems to ensure operation and defect-free performance
• Support verification activities using defined methods and criteria
• Analyze test results and resolve open issues; report progress to management

Skills

Test methodologies

Leadership

Organizational skills

Test range planning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Version control

Education

BS degree

Tools

Version control software

Job description

Description

SAIC has an immediate need for a Software Testing Engineer to support the Precision Fires team supporting the Aviation and Missile Center located in Huntsville, AL onsite at Redstone Arsenal.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the development of test plans, test schedule, and approach for all testing environments
• Writes test cases and scripts and identifies data for test scenarios
• Performs tests of software and/or IT systems to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects
• Supports verification activities on work products using defined methods, procedures and criteria with an appropriate verification environment
• Supports analysis of test results and resolution of open issues
• Documents and works to resolve all complex problem and reports progress on problem resolution to management

Qualifications

Required Education

• BS degree with five (5) years of experience; Six (6) years of additional experience accepted in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle)

Required Clearance

• Must have an active Secret Security Clearance; US Citizenship required

Required Skills

• Understanding of software test methodologies
• Proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams in organizationally complex environments
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with significant experience leading concurrent mission operations
• Working knowledge of test range planning and coordination
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal with an ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills
• Experience using version control software

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.