Software Test Engineer

SAIC•Huntsville, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an Interoperability System Test Engineer to support large-scale distributed test events and federations in support of USPACOM. The role is based at Redstone Arsenal and works as part of a team supporting protocols, federations, test-plan execution, installation, and troubleshooting for a software development package used for Modeling and Simulation events. The position targets a junior- to mid-level engineer who can learn specific simulation architectures on the job. Travel of up to 30% is required, including overseas trips of 1 to 3.5 weeks to support exercise deployments and user support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or another related technical field; practical lab experience of four years is accepted in lieu of a degree.
Experience working with operating systems such as RHEL, Ubuntu, and Windows.
Working knowledge and experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Experience validating REST APIs, data ingestion endpoints, and network payloads under loaded test conditions.
Ability to execute automated test scripts and report results in software pipelines such as GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins.
System administration experience with Linux and Windows operating environments.
Working familiarity with containerized applications and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or Docker, or virtualized VMware/Proxmox nodes.
Must have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification, such as Security+ CE, CySA+, CISSP, or CASP, before starting.
Must have an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Must be a current U.S. citizen.
Must have or obtain a U.S. passport within 30 days of starting.
Willingness to travel up to 30%, including overseas travel, for installation, testing, and exercise events.

Nice To Haves

Department of War background.
Working knowledge of and troubleshooting experience with simulation network protocols such as DIS, HLA, and TINA.
Software testing knowledge, including scripting and automated testing.
Working knowledge of SELinux.
Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

Support execution of large-scale distributed test events and federations.
Support protocol and federation activities and execute test plans.
Install and troubleshoot a software development package supporting Modeling and Simulation events.
Create, maintain, and execute automated test suites using scripting languages.
Validate REST APIs, data ingestion endpoints, and network payloads under loaded test conditions.
Execute automated test scripts and report results within existing software pipelines.
Deploy and reset test beds using containerized applications, orchestration platforms, or virtualized nodes.
Maintain system security compliance by applying DISA STIGs and performing routine system patching.
Document updates to user manuals and procedures.
Travel to support installation, testing, exercise events, and user support.