Software Test Engineer Job Listing at SAIC in Huntsville, AL (Job ID 2618563)

Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Interoperability System Test Engineer to support execution of large-scale distributed test events and federations in support of USPACOM. Position is located on Redstone Arsenal and intended to work as part of team to support protocol, federation, test plan execution, installation and troubleshooting for a software development package supporting Modeling and Simulation events.

Required travel of up to 30% with overseas travel from 1 to 3.5 weeks at a time to support exercise deployment and user support

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Targeting a high-energy Junior to Mid-Level Engineer capable of learning specific simulation architectures on the job.

• Working knowledge and experience in scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash or PowerShell) to create, maintain, and execute automated test suites

• Experience validating REST APIs, data ingestion endpoints, and network payloads under loaded test conditions

• Ability to execute automated test scripts and report results within existing automated software pipelines (e.g. GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins)

• System administration experience with Linux and Windows operating environments (with Department of War background as a plus)

• Working familiarity with containerized applications and orchestration platforms to deploy and reset test beds (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker or virtualized VMware/Proxmox nodes)

• Maintain system security compliance applying DISA STIGs and executing routine system patching

• Document updates for user manuals and procedures

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelors in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or other related technical field; practical lab experience of four (4) years accepted in lieu of degree

• Experience working with operating systems such as RHEL, Ubuntu and Windows Operating systems

• Willing to travel 30% overseas in support of installation, testing and exercise events.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Working knowledge and troubleshooting of simulation network protocols: DIS, HLA, TINA

• Software Testing knowledge (scripting, automated testing)

• SELinux working knowledge

• Docker / Kubernetes working knowledge

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT level II or higher certification (e.g. Security+ CE, CySA+, CISSP, CASP) prior to start 

REQUIRED CLEARANCES:

• Must have an active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance

• Must be a current US Citizen

• Must have or obtain a US Passport within 30 days of start

Target salary range: $60,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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