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# Software Test Engineer

- **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation
- **Location:** Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $80,001.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), JavaScript (Programming Language), Software Applications, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Databases, Computer Data Storage, Electronic Data Processing, Python (Programming Language), Commercial Software, Scrum Methodology, Standard Sql, Utility Software, Virtual Machines, Web Applications, Scripting, Git, SC Clearance, Docker
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerarc.com/job-listing/saic-jobs-software-test-engineer-53161600

## About the Role

Required Education and Experience:

 * Bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience
 * Basic understanding of the software-development lifecycle and Agile/Scrum practices
 * Attention to detail, good oral and written communication
 * Knowledge of SQL, database
 * Knowledge of scripting/languages/tools: Python, JavaScript, C#, Git
 * Knowledge of container/Docker/virtual machine, cloud technologies
 * Knowledge of cybersecurity/CompTIA certificates

Required Clearance:

 * Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. Interim clearance required to start. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process

Desired Experience:

 * Knowledge of container/Docker/virtual machine, cloud technologies
 * Knowledge of cybersecurity/CompTIA certificates

## Description

Description

SAIC is looking for a Software Engineer to support the Sea Hawk Eye Emitter Library Development program at Point Mugu, California.

 * Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs application software.
 * Conducts analysis and collaborates with subject matter experts in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for information storage, processing, presentation, manipulation, display, or reporting.
 * End product may be special use, customized, or commercial software.
 * Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops autonomous services, desktop applications, web applications, scripts, and utility programs.
 * Ensures software standards are met.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

 * Bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience
 * Basic understanding of the software-development lifecycle and Agile/Scrum practices
 * Attention to detail, good oral and written communication
 * Knowledge of SQL, database
 * Knowledge of scripting/languages/tools: Python, JavaScript, C#, Git
 * Knowledge of container/Docker/virtual machine, cloud technologies
 * Knowledge of cybersecurity/CompTIA certificates

Required Clearance:

 * Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. Interim clearance required to start. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process

Desired Experience:

 * Knowledge of container/Docker/virtual machine, cloud technologies
 * Knowledge of cybersecurity/CompTIA certificates

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.