SAIC

Senior Test Engineer

SAIC$120K — $160K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 14 years of experience in testing
  • Hands-on test automation expertise with test data management
  • Proficient in automated testing using Python; knowledge of Java or database programming is a bonus
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, continuous integration, and source control tools such as GitLab and Jenkins
  • Experience with Agile methodologies like Scrum/Kanban
  • Ability to collaborate across software, hardware, and cyber domains
  • Experience in building and validating cloud-based or containerized test environments

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute both manual and automated test cases and scripts
  • Construct and maintain various test environments including cloud and hardware
  • Create automated test workflows integrated into CI/CD pipelines
  • Document and track defects and anomalies during testing
  • Conduct integration, regression, performance, and interface testing
  • Monitor and report on testing progress using metrics and dashboards
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot and resolve test failures
  • Maintain all necessary documentation and artifacts for Acceptance Test Reports (ATRs)

Benefits

  • Ongoing acceptance of applications with no deadline
  • Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Career advancement potential in defense and cybersecurity sectors
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Senior Test Engineer to support system integration and verification across CMCC's multi environment test pipeline. This engineer will develop and execute manual and automated test cases, build and maintain test environments, and ensure capability releases meet functional, performance, interoperability, and security criteria defined by the System Integration Process (SIP).

Job Duties Include:
  • Develop, maintain, and execute manual and automated test cases and test scripts.
  • Build and maintain test environments across cloud, hardware, software, and network components.
  • Develop automated test workflows integrated into CI/CD pipelines; support continuous integration testing.
  • Document and track defects, issues, and anomalies identified during testing, including DDI prototype issues.
  • Perform integration, regression, performance, and interface testing to validate readiness for CCB advancement.
  • Monitor testing progress through metrics, dashboards, and status reporting; identify areas for service improvement.
  • Support code promotion through Development, Test, Staging, and Operational environments with validated test results.
  • Collaborate with software, hardware, and cyber teams to assess test failures and recommend corrective actions.
  • Maintain test documentation, test data, and artifacts required for Acceptance Test Reports (ATRs) and accreditation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Experience:
  • Bachelors degree and 14 years of experience.
  • Test data management experience and hands on test automation expertise.
  • Experience writing automated tests in Python; familiarity with Java or database programming is a plus.
  • Experience with DevOps, continuous integration, and source control tools (GitLab, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps).
  • Experience with Agile development and testing methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
  • Ability to work across multidisciplinary domains including software, hardware, and cybersecurity.
  • Experience building, configuring, and validating cloud based or containerized test environments.
  • Strong understanding of testing for distributed, containerized, or cross-domain systems.
Desired Qualifications and Experience:
  • Experience with REST Assured, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, SoapUI, or similar automation tools.
  • Experience with performance, load, or security scanning tools.
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes, Helm, Docker/Podman, or cloud-native platform testing.
  • Experience supporting CMCC, CBC2, AOC Falconer, DI, JFN, or similar DAF C3BM programs.
Desired Skills and Certifications:
  • ISTQB, Security+, AWS Cloud Practitioner, or DevSecOps-related certifications.
  • Experience writing automated test scripts (Python/Bash) and YAML-based CI/CD test pipelines.
  • Experience with monitoring/observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Elastic.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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
NASDAQ

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