Junior Software Tester

SAIC - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Entry Level

Huntsville, AL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

SAIC is seeking a Junior Software Tester to join the team at the Joint Technology Center Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) in Huntsville, AL. This role involves contributing to the development and testing of software for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The position requires working at an SAIC or government facility and involves periodic travel to customer sites, both domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases for software in collaboration with developers.
• Define and maintain testing standards and procedures for simulators and UAV trainers.
• Design, develop, and execute automated testing tools for rapid re-use in various application environments.
• Perform thorough regression testing processes for new and existing trainer systems.
• Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related degree (from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution) and 0 years' experience; OR four years of related experience.
• Ability to produce well-formatted and effective documentation to convey test plans and results.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a full Secret clearance; Minimum of an interim Secret clearance required to start; US Citizenship required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products: Teams, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience in developing test documentation such as bugs, issues, test reports, and procedures.
• Good operational knowledge and troubleshooting of Windows operating systems.
• Proven ability to concentrate and maintain focus while engaging with lengthy detailed written information.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
• Able to work independently and efficiently.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with UAVs.
• Experience with Agile methodology and software development.
• Experience reviewing/editing User Manuals, Technical Documents, and Version Description Documents (VDDs).