SAIC

Test Engineer

SAIC$80K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Secret Clearance
  • Experience testing backend host software
  • Proficiency in Unix and Windows systems
  • Basic understanding of thread mechanics including operations and tasks

Responsibilities

  • Ensure code test coverage for PARCS software modifications
  • Design and document unit tests for software delivery
  • Assist in lab testing and debugging application software
  • Analyze and collaborate on electronic data processing systems
  • Develop innovative solutions for testing challenges
  • Troubleshoot complex system issues and coordinate with engineers

Benefits

  • Ongoing application acceptance with no deadline
  • Opportunity to work with the US Space Force
  • Engage in challenging and critical national defense projects
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals
  • Support for professional development and career advancement
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC seeks an experienced, detail oriented, and energetic Test Engineer to support the US Space Force, Space Systems Command, in performing operational maintenance and sustainment of ground-based radars critical to US and Allied strategic missile surveillance, warning, defense, and space surveillance missions in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In support of the government customer, the SAIC Program Manager, and the Chief Engineer, the Software Test Engineer is responsible for responsive and coherent planning, development, and delivery of PARCS and UEWR assessment of systems and networks within the environments to identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.

Job Duties:
  • Responsible for code test coverage of software under development which modifies the software baseline of the PARCS ground-based radar.
  • Designs, develops, and documents unit tests that will be turned into version unique tests (VUTs) for PARCS software release delivery testing.
  • Aids developers in lab tests and debugging application software in a classified lab located at Peterson Space Force base. Support system integration, test, development, and execution of complex systems.
  • Conducts analysis and collaborates with subject matter experts in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for testing PARCS software.
  • Develops technical solutions to complex testing problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
  • Participate in troubleshooting systems to resolve complex issues, interact, and coordinate with engineers responsible for sustaining operational and test systems.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's and two plus (2+) years' relevant experience.
  • Secret Clearance
  • Experience testing backend host software as well as frontend graphical user interfaces.
  • Experience with Unix and Windows systems.
  • A basic understanding of thread mechanics, such as blocking vs non-blocking operations and synchronous vs asynchronous tasks.
Desired:
  • Experience with real-time embedded software and ground-based radars.
  • Knowledge of Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment mission and associated enterprise.
  • Experience testing code for highly available mission operations systems and legacy code platforms such as assembly language.
  • Experience with Solaris Operating system.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. 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
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