Software Test Engineer

Description

SAIC seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Software Test Engineer to support the GMASS Test & Evaluation (T&E) team supporting missile warning, defense, and space no-fail missions for the US Space Force. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced technical expertise, strong agile practices, and a collaborative approach to solving complex engineering challenges. This role requires responsible and coherent planning, development, and execution of Ground-Based Radar software to include delivery of system and network assessments used for verification, validation and integration into the operational baseline. This position is located on-site in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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.

• Active Secret Clearance.

• Experience testing backend host software and 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:

• COMPTIA Security+.

• Experience sustaining UEWR/PARCS or other Strategic Warning and Surveillance radar systems including knowledge of RF hardware/software design, and test methodologies.

• Experience working in Agile or DevSecOps development environments.

• Experience with Solaris Operating system.

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

REQNUMBER: 2617854

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