Software Test Engineer

SAIC

. Support the GMASS Test & Evaluation team for missile warning, defense, and space no-fail missions for the US Space Force .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Ground-Based Radar software testing, including unit test design and execution, while effectively collaborating with engineers and subject matter experts to troubleshoot and develop technical solutions for complex systems. Holds an Active Secret Clearance and possesses a solid foundation in backend and frontend software testing methodologies.

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Ground-Based Radar Software TestingActive Secret ClearanceUnix and Windows SystemsAgile Development EnvironmentCOMPTIA Security+

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Hard Skills

Software TestingUnit Test DesignCode Test CoverageDebuggingSystem IntegrationThread MechanicsSynchronous and Asynchronous TasksElectronic Data Processing SystemsVerification and ValidationTechnical Solution Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

PARCS SoftwareUEWR SystemsSolaris Operating System

Certifications & Qualifications

COMPTIA Security+

Industry Keywords

Missile WarningDefenseSpace OperationsRF Hardware/Software DesignTest Methodologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the GMASS Test & Evaluation team for missile warning, defense, and space no-fail missions for the US Space Force
Plan, develop, and execute Ground-Based Radar software testing
Deliver system and network assessments for verification, validation, and integration into the operational baseline
Provide code test coverage for software modifying the PARCS ground-based radar software baseline
Design, develop, and document unit tests converted into version unique tests (VUTs) for PARCS software release delivery testing
Assist developers with lab testing and application software debugging in a classified lab at Peterson Space Force Base
Support system integration, testing, development, and execution of complex systems
Analyze and collaborate with subject matter experts on electronic data processing systems for PARCS software testing
Develop technical solutions to complex testing problems
Troubleshoot systems and coordinate with engineers responsible for sustaining operational and test systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s and two plus (2+) years’ relevant experience
Active Secret Clearance
Experience testing backend host software and frontend graphical user interfaces
Experience with Unix and Windows systems
Basic understanding of thread mechanics, including blocking vs non-blocking operations and synchronous vs asynchronous tasks
COMPTIA Security+ (desired)
Experience sustaining UEWR/PARCS or other Strategic Warning and Surveillance radar systems, including knowledge of RF hardware/software design and test methodologies (desired)
Experience working in Agile or DevSecOps development environments (desired)
Experience with Solaris operating system (desired)