SAIC

Automation Test Engineer

SAIC$90K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI clearance required
  • US citizenship necessary
  • Certifications: Security +, CISSP or equivalent
  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience; Master's with 3+ years; PhD with no experience required
  • Experience in developing and executing both automated and manual test cases
  • Hands-on experience with automation tools like Selenium, PyTest, and REST Assured
  • Proficient in Python scripting; knowledge of Bash/Java is beneficial
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and Git-based source control workflows
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum teams and DevSecOps environments
  • Understanding of distributed systems and APIs.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Senior Test Engineer in test procedure implementation
  • Develop automated test scripts and frameworks
  • Execute functional and integration test cases as directed
  • Build and maintain test environments across different platforms
  • Document test results and coordinate with developers for issue resolution
  • Validate CI/CD outputs prior to release promotion
  • Support performance and security testing activities
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies to discuss testing status and risks
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes.

Benefits

  • Hybrid remote work model
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative, hands-on environment
  • Access to cutting-edge testing tools and technologies
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking an AutomationTest Engineer who will serve as a key member of the CMCC Test Team, working directly under the Senior Test Engineer. This role focuses on hands on test case development, test automation, environment setup, execution, and integration into CI/CD pipelines. The Test Engineer collaborates closely with software developers, cyber engineers, cloud engineers, and Capability Providers to ensure accurate, repeatable, and SIPaligned test execution across environments.

This position will be hybrid remote located near Washington, DC, Colorado Springs, CO, or Beale AFB, CA.

Job Duties Include:
  • Support the Senior Test Engineer in implementing automated and manual test procedures for CMCC capabilities.
  • Develop automated test scripts (Python preferred) and assist with building automated test frameworks integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Execute test cases for functional, regression, integration, API, and interface testing under direction from the Senior Test Engineer.
  • Build, maintain, and troubleshoot test environments across cloud, virtual, and hardware components.
  • Document test results, defects, and anomalies; support root-cause analysis and coordinate with developers for issue resolution.
  • Validate CI/CD outputs such as builds, scans, and automated test results prior to release promotion.
  • Support performance, load, and security-related test activities as assigned.
  • Assist with generating test data, test documentation, and Acceptance Test Report (ATR) inputs.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies to provide testing status, raise risks/impediments, and coordinate dependencies across teams.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of test automation, test data management, and workflow refinement.


Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • TS/SCI clearance.
  • US citizenship.
  • Certifications: Security +, CISSP or equivalant.
  • Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience.
  • Experience developing and executing automated and manual test cases.
  • Hands on experience with automation tools (Selenium, PyTest, REST Assured, SoapUI, JUnit, TestNG).
  • Proficient in scripting for automation (Python required; Bash/Java helpful).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps) and Gitbased source control workflows.
  • Experience supporting Agile/Scrum teams and working within DevSecOps environments.
  • Understanding of distributed systems, APIs, microservices, or containerized applications.
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Familiarity with load and performance testing tools or automated security scanning.
  • Understanding of RMF/ATO evidence requirements or securityfocused testing.
  • Exposure to UCI schema testing, external interface validation, or multiclassification test workflows.
  • ISTQB, Security+, or DevSecOpsrelated certifications.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, containers, or cloudbased test environments.
  • Experience with monitoring/observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Elastic).
  • Strong technical writing for test reports, scripts, and documentation.


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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