What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Test Engineer - Precision Fires position at SAIC?
Job ID: 2617671
Location: Huntsville, AL, US
Date Posted: 2026-10-07
Category: Software
Subcategory: SW Testing
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
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:
Qualifications
Required Education:
Required Clearance:
Required Skills:
Location: Huntsville, AL, US
Date Posted: 2026-10-07
Category: Software
Subcategory: SW Testing
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
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; ship 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