What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Engineer/ QA Controller position at SAIC?
Job ID 2510569
Location WASHINGTON, DC, US
Date Posted 2025-10-06
Category Software
Subcategory SW Testing
Schedule Full-time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required TS/SCI With Poly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None
Potential for Remote Work Yes
Description
SAIC is seeking Test Engineers/ QA Controllers to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical and administrative support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS. This position will be located in the National Capital Region.
Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Winter/ Spring 2026.
The Test Engineers/ QA Controllers responsibilities include, but are not limited to
Location WASHINGTON, DC, US
Date Posted 2025-10-06
Category Software
Subcategory SW Testing
Schedule Full-time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required TS/SCI With Poly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None
Potential for Remote Work Yes
Description
SAIC is seeking Test Engineers/ QA Controllers to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical and administrative support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS. This position will be located in the National Capital Region.
Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Winter/ Spring 2026.
The Test Engineers/ QA Controllers responsibilities include, but are not limited to
- Conducts detailed testing and quality assurance activities to ensure MARS software and systems meet specified requirements
- Develops comprehensive test plans, cases, and scripts based on the MARS framework
- Executes tests and documents results meticulously. Identifies, logs, and tracks defects through resolution, ensuring compliance with DIA standards
- Collaborates with development teams to communicate findings and suggest improvements
- Ensures compliance with QA standards and best practices
- Participates in developing and implementing automation testing specific to MARS needs
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
- One of the following certifications CND, CompTIA Network , Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Cloud , PenTest , CompTIA Security , Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- Bachelors degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering and 5 years or more relevant experience (will consider an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
- Proficiency in developing and executing test plans, conducting quality assurance checks, and ensuring product quality
- Experience in managing test cases, performing defect tracking, and providing test reports
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, quality control processes, and test management tools
Salary : $120,001 - $160,000