6 days ago
Bernalillo, NM, USAStaff+
Responsibilities
- Lead software and system test activities for mission-critical space operations capabilities.
- Validate functionality, performance, security, and user requirements before deployment.
- Develop and execute test plans, test procedures, automated test scripts, and manual testing methodologies.
- Plan and execute operational test events, including DITLs, TTOs, and ISTs.
- Manage requirements verification and traceability through RVTM management and use case development.
- Administer test environments and support integration of new capabilities into operational environments.
- Collaborate with engineering, integration, operational, and mission partner teams to troubleshoot issues and verify corrective actions.
- Drive continuous improvement in software quality and testing effectiveness.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 9+ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in one of these fields with 7+ years of relevant experience.
- At least 4 years of dedicated software and system testing experience.
- Active Top Secret or DoE Q clearance with SCI eligibility, eligibility for SCI indoctrination within the first 3 months, and the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
- Strong understanding of software quality assurance principles, defect lifecycle management, and testing best practices.
- Experience managing requirements verification and traceability with an RVTM or similar framework.
- Knowledge of operational test events, including DITLs and TTOs, and experience supporting ISTs.
- Ability to analyze complex systems, identify failure points, and validate mission requirements.
- Current Security+ certification compliant with DoD 8570.
- Preferred qualifications include experience with U.S. Space Force or national security space programs, automated test frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, satellite operations, mission planning, scheduling systems, ground system software, and Linux or Windows test environments.
About SAIC
SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation) is a government technology integrator delivering systems engineering, enterprise IT, secure cloud, cybersecurity, C5ISR, and data analytics for U.S. defense, space, intelligence, and civilian agencies. It builds and sustains mission IT and digital engineering solutions under multi-year federal contracts and task orders. Founded in 1969, SAIC is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and is a public company traded on the NYSE under the ticker SAIC.