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# Software Test Engineer

- **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $60,001 - $100,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Application Testing, Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Software Documentation, Software Quality, Computer Networks, Network Interface Controllers, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Software Requirements Analysis, Gitlab, Bug Reporting, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9307335/software-test-engineer

## About the Role

* BS in Computer Science or related degree and two (2) years' or more experience; Additional six (6) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle)., * Self-starter; able to function independently and in a team environment where priorities and assignments can quickly shift.
 * 2-5 years' experience in software testing and test automation
 * 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

* 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. Work with Software Quality Control personnel as required during testing.
 * Actively participate in team meetings that include sprint kickoffs, sprint retrospectives, and daily standup meetings.
 * Develop, execute, and maintain automation scripts for application testing, ensuring thorough and reliable test coverage
 * Develop application and test automation codes and scripts