Software Test Engineer - Precision Fires
Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026
Before you apply
- U.S. citizenship required
- Only U.S. citizens can be hired for this role.
- Secret clearance
- An active clearance is required to start.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Experience or training can stand in for the degree.
**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; US Citizenship 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
Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
REQNUMBER: 2617671
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
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