Test Engineer/ QA Controller

Job ID: 2510569

Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US

Date Posted: 2025-10-06

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Testing

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC is seeking Test Engineers/ QA Controllers to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical and administrative support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS. This position will be located in the National Capital Region.

Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Winter/ Spring 2026.

The Test Engineers/ QA Controllers responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts detailed testing and quality assurance activities to ensure MARS software and systems meet specified requirements
• Develops comprehensive test plans, cases, and scripts based on the MARS framework
• Executes tests and documents results meticulously. Identifies, logs, and tracks defects through resolution, ensuring compliance with DIA standards
• Collaborates with development teams to communicate findings and suggest improvements
• Ensures compliance with QA standards and best practices
• Participates in developing and implementing automation testing specific to MARS needs

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• One of the following certifications: CND, CompTIA Network+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Cloud+, PenTest+, CompTIA Security+, Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Bachelors degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering and 5 years or more relevant experience (will consider an additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
• Proficiency in developing and executing test plans, conducting quality assurance checks, and ensuring product quality
• Experience in managing test cases, performing defect tracking, and providing test reports
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, quality control processes, and test management tools

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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• Position Id: 2510569
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