Software Tester

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Software Tester to join our S3I team in Huntsville, AL.

Note: this position does offer flexibility to work a hybrid schedule consisting telework and onsite at least once a month to utilize test equipment for support of sustainment and development efforts. Candidate must reside in or near Huntsville, Alabama.

This position may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis. 

Position Overview:

SAIC is supporting the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) in continuation of the Aviation Mission Planning System (AMPS) sustainment and development.  AMPS is an automated mission planning/battle synchronization tool that automates aviation mission planning tasks. The system will also provide the means to generate mission data for use in either hard copy or electronic formats.  The S3I is supporting software sustainment for fielded AMPS systems.  A Junior Software Tester is needed to support AMPS as part of the complete software lifecycle development and sustainment activities.

Job responsibilities:

• Testing activities include writing test plans, executing tests, regression testing, performance testing, integration testing
• Provide ongoing production support for the system, including troubleshooting technology issues
• Review of requirements and existing test cases
• Preparation of test plans

• Execution of tests (system integration tests, regression tests, performance tests)
• Defects reporting
• Write test cases and scripts and identifies data for test scenarios
• Performs testing of software to ensure it is free of defects and meets customer business needs
• Verify that all testing documentation is complete and (plans, scripts/cases, pass/fail results) has been stored in the designated location
• Performing and updating test cases
• Preparing the test environment
• Support for user acceptance tests

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

Bachelors with two (2) years of experience; four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree

Clearance Requirements:

Interim Secret Clearance required prior to start of employment with the ability to obtain full Secret; US Citizenship required

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of batch and PowerShell, knowledge of databases ( SQL / Oracle), VBA
• Excellent communication skills with good work attitude
• Ability to effectively use test case management and defect tracking tools
• 2 years of experience on IT projects

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.