SAIC

Software Functional Test Engineer

SAIC$85K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with five years of experience; additional six years can substitute for degree.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance required, US Citizenship mandatory.
  • Security+ Certification or ability to obtain within three months of hire.
  • Strong experience with Windows 11 OS configuration and Microsoft Office.
  • Experience with Internet Protocol (IP), Serial networks, and Cisco networking equipment.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting IP traffic with Wireshark.
  • Self-starter who can adapt quickly in a team environment and manage priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute test documentation for software fixes and enhancements.
  • Conduct functional testing for Cyber updates and patches on NSITE software.
  • Write test documentation for hardware testing alongside NSITE software.
  • Report software issues through Team Foundation Server during testing phases.
  • Collaborate with Software and Functional Test Teams and NSITE Program Management on software issues.
  • Engage with the ICES Team on cybersecurity, hardware, and lab testing matters.
  • Participate in NSITE Formal Qualification Tests and assist with software quality control during testing.
  • Attend all relevant team meetings including sprints and standups.

Benefits

  • Work within a critical defense framework supporting national security.
  • Gain specialized experience in Tactical Data Links and Missile Defense Systems.
  • Opportunity for collaboration with diverse teams and government agencies.
  • Access to continuous learning opportunities in systems and software engineering.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Software Functional Test Engineer to join our NSITE team in Huntsville, AL.

Job Description: The Network, System Integration and Test Environment (NSITE) is a Government owned, managed, and developed software suite under the Army S3I Indicium Project. NSITE is used by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Joint Services, and numerous labs in support of continued interoperability testing of systems employed for defense of the United States and our Allies. The NSITE software provides data collection, situational awareness, and analysis capabilities to a wide range of users who benefit from NSITE's ability to act as an independent third-party truth teller. The Indicium Project has in-depth experience in Tactical Data Links (TDL), Missile Defense System (MDS) Test, Enterprise Information Technology, Software and Systems Engineering and Information Assurance.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Develop test documentation and conduct test cases to functionally test each software fix/change associated with correcting a software design deficiency or enhancement.
  • Develop test documentation and conduct test cases to functionally test Cyber updates and patches associated with the NSITE software.
  • Develop test documentation and conduct test cases to functionally test hardware used in conjunction with NSITE software.
  • During the conduct of formal and informal tests, open problem reports in Team Foundation Server for each software implementation that does not comply with its associated software requirement, as verified during test.
  • Interface directly with members of Software and Functional Test Teams, NSITE Development Team, NSITE Operations Team and NSITE Program Management to include software issues detected internally and fielded.
  • Interface directly with members of Indicium Integrated Communications Engineering & Security (ICES) Team in matters of cyber security, hardware and lab testing.
  • Actively participate in NSITE Formal Qualification Tests to perform functional testing and assist with software testing as required. Work with Software Quality Control (QC) personnel as required during testing.
  • Actively participate in all team meetings to include all sprint kickoff, sprint retrospect, and daily and weekly standup meetings.


Qualifications

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science (or related field) and five (5) years' experience; Additional six (6) years' experience (per contract vehicle).

Clearance Requirements:
  • Must possess an active Secret Security Clearance; US Citizenship required.

Required Qualifications:
  • Security+ Certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
  • Strong Windows 11 OS configuration experience.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills.
  • Experience configuring and using Internet Protocol (IP), Serial networks and Cisco networking equipment.
  • Experience troubleshooting IP traffic utilizing packet sniffing software Wireshark.
  • Self-starter, able to function independently and in a team environment where priorities and assignments can quickly shift.
  • Experience designing and writing both formal and informal test procedures.
  • Experience Functionally Testing new computer hardware, NICs, switches, etc.
  • Ability to write clear and concise software defect reports.
  • Ability to function effectively in a dynamic environment with aggressive schedules.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with Tactical Interoperability Communications Data Links (6016, 3011, DIS, VMF, B Series, etc.).
  • Functional understanding of tactical interoperability equipment to include Air Defense Systems Integrator (ADSI), Link Monitoring and Management Tool (LMMT), Joint Range Extension (JRE) or like systems.
  • Network+ Certification.

Travel Required:
  • May require up to 10% travel annually.


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.
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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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