SW Testing Sr Principal

Job ID: 2610434

Location: Huntsville, AL, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-19

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Testing

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC has an immediate need for a Senior Software Test Engineer who performs high-level, day-to-day software testing solutions to join our team and begin an exciting and challenging career located onsite at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.

Job Description:

Develops and executes test plans, test cases, and test procedures to ensure that all information systems products and services meet organization standards and end-user requirements.
Develops test plans, test schedule, and approach.
Writes test cases and scripts and identifies data for test scenarios.
Conducts a walk through on test case/script with Test Managers, Requirement Leads, Project Managers, and Development Leads.
Performs and leads tests of software and/or IT systems to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects.
Performs verification activities on work products using defined methods, procedures and criteria with an appropriate verification environment.
Documents and communicates test results.
Supports analysis of test results and resolution of open issues.
Documents and works to resolve all complex problems.
Reports progress on problem resolution to management.
Devises improvements to current procedures and develops models of possible future configurations. Creates daily test metrics and reporting.
Occasionally performs other IT systems engineering activities such as requirements, design, installation, operation, sustainment, and support.
Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s and fourteen (14) years or more experience

Experience:

Proven track record of working on complex software projects and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Experience in both manual and automated testing.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Proficiency in writing and executing test cases, test scripts, and test plans.
Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools.
Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment.
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
Understanding of performance testing and tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling).
Strong programming skills, often in languages such as Java, Python, or C#.

Clearance Requirement: