Software Test Engineer

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

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 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.
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .