What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Test Engineer position at SAIC?
Job ID: 2617854
Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US
Date Posted: 2026-10-13
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Test Engineer
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_HYBRID
Description
SAIC seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Software Test Engineer to support the GMASS Test & Evaluation (T&E) team supporting missile warning, defense, and space no-fail missions for the US Space Force. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced technical expertise, strong agile practices, and a collaborative approach to solving complex engineering challenges. This role requires responsible and coherent planning, development, and execution of Ground-Based Radar software to include delivery of system and network assessments used for verification, validation and integration into the operational baseline. This position is located on-site in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Job Duties:
Qualifications
Desired :
Target salary range: $60,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US
Date Posted: 2026-10-13
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Test Engineer
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_HYBRID
Description
SAIC seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Software Test Engineer to support the GMASS Test & Evaluation (T&E) team supporting missile warning, defense, and space no-fail missions for the US Space Force. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced technical expertise, strong agile practices, and a collaborative approach to solving complex engineering challenges. This role requires responsible and coherent planning, development, and execution of Ground-Based Radar software to include delivery of system and network assessments used for verification, validation and integration into the operational baseline. This position is located on-site in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Job Duties:
- Responsible for code test coverage of software under development which modifies the software baseline of the PARCS ground-based radar.
- Designs, develops, and documents unit tests that will be turned into version unique tests (VUTs) for PARCS software release delivery testing.
- Aids developers in lab tests and debugging application software in a classified lab located at Peterson Space Force base. Support system integration, test, development, and execution of complex systems.
- Conducts analysis and collaborates with subject matter experts in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for testing PARCS software.
- Develops technical solutions to complex testing problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
- Participate in troubleshooting systems to resolve complex issues, interact, and coordinate with engineers responsible for sustaining operational and test systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's and two plus (2 ) years' relevant experience.
- Active Secret Clearance
- Experience testing backend host software and frontend graphical user interfaces.
- Experience with Unix and Windows systems.
- A basic understanding of thread mechanics, such as blocking vs non-blocking operations and synchronous vs asynchronous tasks.
Desired :
- COMPTIA Security
- Experience sustaining UEWR/PARCS or other Strategic Warning and Surveillance radar systems including knowledge of RF hardware/software design, and test methodologies.
- Experience working in Agile or DevSecOps development environments
- Experience with Solaris Operating system.
Target salary range: $60,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Salary : $60,001 - $100,000