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# Software Engineer II - Test Automation

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Merrimack, NH, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $79,365.0 - $134,921.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Linux, Revision Control Systems, Graphical User Interface, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, Subsystems, Scripting, Gitlab, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Bitbucket, C++14, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.baesystems.com/global/en/job/128244BR

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, and 2 years related work experience or equivalent experience
 * Experience with Object Oriented design, development practices, and implementation
 * Experience using scripting languages, such as Python
 * Experience with Linux software development
 * Willingness to perform a wide variety of related tasks
 * Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Secret Clearance (active within the last two years)
 * Experience using Python and Modern C++
 * Experience developing or maintaining test automation frameworks for comon use across programs
 * Experience developing or maintaining Graphical User Interfaces used for software testing
 * Agile Development experience
 * Experience using software collaboration and version control tools such as Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, BitBucket, and GitLab
 * Experience with Containers including Docker, Podman or Kubernetes

## Description

* Developing test automation software, software tests, test automation frameworks, and testing tools/ graphical user interfaces for classified programs.
 * Duties include analyzing, designing, coding and code modification (typically in C++ and Python) of complex software designs for simple systems, subsystems, or subsystems of larger systems.
 * Evaluate complex software designs to identify design flaws.
 * Prepare design documentation, in accordance with established processes.
 * Utilize a Linux based software development environment.
 * You may participate in external project interactions with other companies.
 * Desire to become a subject matter expert in test automation software and related frameworks


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