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Cyber Software Test Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 16 hours ago • Updated 16 hours ago

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SAIC

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Skills

Microsoft Windows
Linux
Wireless Communication
Usability
Internationalization And Localization
Regression Analysis
Cross-functional Team
Decision-making
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Specification Gathering
Sprint
Test Cases
Quality Assurance
Hardware QA
Computer Hardware
Interfaces
User Stories
Functional Testing
Analytical Skill
Communication
Test Plans
Product Demonstration
Articulate
Collaboration
Security Clearance
Writing
Scripting
Python
JavaScript
Mobile Applications
Android
Agile Management
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
JIRA
Debugging
Automated Testing
SmartBear
TestComplete
Virtual Machines
Agile
Scrum
IT Security
Unix
Pick
Supervision
Leadership
Testing
Test Estimation
Management
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2611145

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-07

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Testing

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

? Reponsibilities :

Work as a member of an agile software development test team in a challenging, dynamic, fast-paced environment learning new tools and processes.
Test new, mission-critical software applications across diverse platforms (e.g., Windows, Linux, Android), ensuring seamless integration with wireless services and custom hardware systems.
Validate software requirements through functional, usability, performance, security, compatibility, ad-hoc, internationalization, and regression tests.
Develop, maintain, and execute test plans and procedures for software systems.
Participate in cross-functional team meetings, decision-making, technical discussion, and defining new product functionality.
Review user stories and backlog items, analyze testability of requirements, and provide feedback.
Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to clarify user stories and determine appropriate testing scenarios to validate the iterative development of products against functional and technical specifications.
Timely identification of issues and effectively communicate impact to software developers, project managers, and appropriate parties to facilitate issue resolutions.
Demonstrate software capabilities at the completion of sprints to key stakeholders to ensure solutions meet customer requirements.
Conduct test case reviews and ensure all test activities are properly executed and documented according to our client's standards.
Configure hardware and software test equipment.
Troubleshoot and isolate system failures.
Clearly identify and document defects and collaborate with the development team to prioritize bugs until resolution.
Articulate open issues and risks to management in a timely manner and make recommendations.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Candidate must currently have an active Secret security clearance or higher to be considered.
Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, a PhD with 1+ year of relevant experience.
- 9+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Experience with diverse software and/or hardware testing methods throughout the development lifecycle.
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and self-manage multiple project tasks.
Proficiency with computer hardware and software systems, and the ability to validate proper implementation and functionality between various systems and interfaces.
Experience translating requirements and user stories into functional test plans.
Ability to use strong analytical skills to identify, characterize and isolate issues, and troubleshoot to present options for correcting those issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to write well-articulated test plans and facilitate product demonstrations.
Ability to articulate and document defects in a timely manner, and collaborate with the development team and management to prioritize bugs until resolution.

Preferred Qualifications:

An active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
Proficiency with writing custom automation scripts using a programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, etc.).
Experience with testing mobile applications on Android devices.
Experience with agile management software (e.g., Microsoft Azure DevOps, Jira, etc.).
Experience with test automation to include design, development, and debugging of tests.
Experience with test automation tools (e.g., SmartBear TestComplete) and frameworks.
Experience with installing virtual machines.
Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies.
Familiarity with computer security measures.
Proficiency with UNIX command lines.
Self-starter with the ability to pick up and learn new products with little supervision as well as provide leadership on assigned projects.
Ability to provide testing best practices to other team members.
Experience with providing test estimation to management and project teams.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2611145
Posted 16 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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