Software Test Engineer
SAIC
Huntsville, ALFresher8m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- GitCI/CDPythonLinuxREST APIsWindows
- Nice to have
- Troubleshooting
- Work
- On-site in Huntsville
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Python60%Git45%CI/CD31%Linux26%of 150 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 29, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
SAIC is seeking an Interoperability System Test Engineer to support the execution of large-scale distributed test events and federations in support of USPACOM. This position is located on Redstone Arsenal and involves supporting protocol, federation, test plan execution, installation, and troubleshooting for a software development package supporting Modeling and Simulation events.
The role targets a junior to mid-level engineer capable of learning specific simulation architectures on the job.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute automated test scripts and report results within existing automated software pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins).
- Maintain system security compliance by applying DISA STIGs and executing routine system patching.
- Document updates for user manuals and procedures.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 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.
- System administration experience with Linux and Windows operating environments.
- Working familiarity with containerized applications and orchestration platforms to deploy and reset test beds (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker or virtualized VMware/Proxmox nodes).
Qualifications
- 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.
- Willingness to travel up to 30% (with overseas travel from 1 to 3.5 weeks at a time) 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 the 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.