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Software Test Engineer - Precision Fires

SAICHuntsville, ALPosted Oct 8, 2026 · open 18 days

Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026

Full-timeSecret$80K - $120K

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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Job Details
Company
Location
Huntsville, AL
Salary
Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Type
Full-time
Experience
5+ years
Posted
Oct 8, 2026
Required Skills
Software Test MethodologiesTest Range PlanningVersion Control Software

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