Systems Engineer

SAIC is currently hiring a Systems Engineer in Huntsville, AL.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of regression and functional test scenarios for mission software and analysis tools.
• Define test data, test conditions, and expected results to validate new features and bug fixes.
• Document test procedures, test plans, and test results.
• Design, implement, and maintain analysis tools using SQL, Python, and MATLAB.
• Optimize scripts and tools for performance, usability, and maintainability.
• Integrate analysis tools with existing data sources and workflows.
• Provide user support and troubleshooting for analysis tools and test scenarios.
• Gather requirements and feedback from end users to enhance tools and test coverage.
• Manage Git repositories for analysis tools and regression/test scenarios.
• Establish and enforce branching, merging, and version control best practices.
• Collaborate with software engineers to ensure consistent configuration management across the toolset.
• Work directly with software engineers to understand new features and changes, and design appropriate tests.
• Participate in code reviews and sprint planning to identify test needs early in the development cycle.
• Maintain classified and unclassified MDA accounts and OSF accounts in accordance with security and program policies.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field
• 2+ years of relevant experience in software testing, systems engineering, data analysis, or similar role

Required Security Clearance:

• Active Secret clearance (or ability to transfer an existing Secret clearance)

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in a DoD, MDA, or other government/IC environment
• Familiarity with software development lifecycles (Agile/Scrum, CI/CD concepts)
• Experience with automated testing frameworks or test harnesses
• Experience developing or maintaining tools in mixed security environments (classified/unclassified)

• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and basic shell scripting

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.