Senior Cyber Software Test Engineer

About SAIC

We at SAIC are a leading technology integrator delivering comprehensive life cycle services and solutions in technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology sectors. Our commitment to redefining ingenuity stems from our profound customer and domain insight, enabling us to provide systems engineering and integration solutions for complex projects. With approximately 15,000 dedicated employees, we uphold integrity and a mission-focused approach to serve various clients within the U.S. federal government. Our headquarters is located in Reston, Virginia, and we generate annual revenues of around $4.5 billion. We offer competitive benefits to our team members, and you can learn more about us by visiting our website.

The Role

At SAIC we are looking for a QA, Test engineer!

Tech Stack

• Android
• Azure
• DevOps
• Hardware
• JIRA
• JavaScript
• Linux
• Mobile
• Python
• Security
• Unix
• Windows
• Cloud
• Tester

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance or higher is mandatory.
• Bachelors degree with 5-8+ years of pertinent experience, or a Masters degree with 6 years of relevant experience, or a PhD with 4 years of relevant experience, or 12 years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Familiarity with various software and/or hardware testing techniques throughout the development lifecycle.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and independently manage multiple project tasks.
• Strong understanding of computer hardware and software systems, capable of verifying proper implementation and functionality across different systems and interfaces.
• Capability to translate requirements and user stories into actionable test plans.
• Strong analytical skills to identify, characterize, and isolate issues, along with troubleshooting skills to suggest solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for crafting clear test plans and conducting product presentations.
• Ability to promptly document and communicate defects, working closely with development teams and management to prioritize resolution.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate as part of an agile software development testing team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while learning new tools and methodologies.
• Test innovative, mission-critical software across multiple platforms (e.g., Windows, Linux, Android), ensuring seamless integration with wireless services and custom hardware.
• Validate software requirements via functional, usability, performance, security, compatibility, ad-hoc, internationalization, and regression tests.
• Create, maintain, and execute test plans and procedures for software systems.
• Engage in cross-functional team meetings, contributing to decision-making, technical discussions, and defining new product features.
• Review user stories and backlog items, assess testability of requirements, and provide constructive feedback.
• Utilize analytical and problem-solving skills to clarify user stories and identify suitable testing scenarios to verify product development against specifications.
• Proactively identify issues and communicate their impact to software developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to support timely resolutions.
• Showcase software capabilities to key stakeholders at the end of sprints to ensure alignment with customer expectations.
• Conduct test case reviews, ensuring all testing activities are executed and documented per client standards.
• Set up hardware and software testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and isolate system malfunctions.
• Accurately document defects and collaborate with the development team to prioritize bug fixes.
• Clearly communicate open issues and risks to management and provide recommendations in a timely manner.

Location

Lee Road 14672, Arlington, United States

Salary

$70,000 - 120,000 per year