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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Test Engineer - **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Software Suite, Application Testing, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Software Quality, Computer Networks, Network Interface Controllers, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Software Requirements Analysis, System Testing, Systems Integration, Gitlab, Bug Reporting, Information Technology - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9061867/software-test-engineer ## About the Role * BS degree in Computer Science or Software and two (2) years' experience; Additional sxi (6) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree., * Self-starter; able to function independently and in a team environment where priorities and assignments can quickly shift. * Ability to create structured test documentation and standard work instructions tailored to varying levels of technical detail * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical issues to both technical and non technical audiences * Knowledge of common computer network protocols. Preferred Qualifications * Familiarity with Tactical Communications Data Links (6016, 3011, DIS, VMF, B Series, etc.). * Working knowledge of Agile Software Development processes. * Familiarity with GitLab. * Experience operating or testing 3D graphical displays. * Currently have an Information Assurance Technical certification (CompTia A+, Net+ or Sec+) or the ability to obtain one ## Description The Network, System Integration and Test Environment (NSITE) is a Government owned, managed, and developed software suite. NSITE is used by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Joint Services, and numerous labs in support of continued testing of systems employed for defense of the United States and our Allies. The NSITE software provides data collection, situational awareness, and analysis capabilities to a wide range of users who benefit from NSITE's ability to act as an independent third-party truth teller. The NSITE team has in-depth experience in Tactical Data Links (TDL), Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Test, Enterprise Information Technology, Software and Systems Engineering and Information Assurance., * Work on an agile development team where success is defined by the ability to understand your path forward, effectively communicate that path, and complete the task inherent to that path in a timely matter. * Analyze the software requirements from Interface Control Documents (ICD) to identify and verify what functionality needs to be tested. * Develop test documentation and conduct test cases to verify each software fix/change associated with correcting a software design deficiency or enhancement. * Provide inputs to formal test documents to include the Test Workbook, Test Readiness Review, and the post-test After Action Reports. * During the conduct of formal and informal tests, create problem reports in GitLab for each software implementation that does not comply with its associated software requirement. * Interface directly with members of Software and Functional Test Teams, NSITE Development Team, NSITE Operations Team, and NSITE Program Management. * Write and execute test procedures for Formal Qualification Tests. 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