Automation Test Engineer

Automation Test Engineer

Location
:
Beale AFB, CA, US (hybrid remote near Washington, DC, Colorado Springs, CO, or Beale AFB, CA)

Schedule
:
Full Time – Day Job.

Travel
:
Yes – 10% of the time.

Clearance
: TS/SCI. Must be able to obtain none.

Potential for Remote Work
: .

SAIC is a trusted leader in delivering advanced command and control capabilities across the Department of the Air Force, bringing deep expertise in how cutting‑edge technologies are engineered, secured, and delivered to the fight. The Common Mission Control Center (CMCC) unifies data, sensors, mission applications, cloud‑based services, and emerging AI‑enabled automation to give warfighters an edge—turning complex, multidomain information into fast, clear, actionable decisions.

The CMCC System Facilitator contract positions SAIC to accelerate how new capabilities are integrated, tested, secured, and transitioned into operational use, working side‑by‑side with operators, engineers, capability providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery strengthens mission readiness.

• Support the Senior Test Engineer in implementing automated and manual test procedures for CMCC capabilities.
• Develop automated test scripts (Python preferred) and assist with building automated test frameworks integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
• Execute test cases for functional, regression, integration, API, and interface testing under direction from the Senior Test Engineer.
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot test environments across cloud, virtual, and hardware components.
• Document test results, defects, and anomalies; support root‑cause analysis and coordinate with developers for issue resolution.
• Validate CI/CD outputs such as builds, scans, and automated test results prior to release promotion.
• Support performance, load, and security‑related test activities as assigned.
• Assist with generating test data, test documentation, and Acceptance Test Report (ATR) inputs.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies to provide testing status, raise risks/impediments, and coordinate dependencies across teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test automation, test data management, and workflow refinement.

• TS/SCI clearance.
• US citizenship.
• Certifications:
  
  Security+, CISSP or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years or more experience;
  Master’s degree and three (3) years or more experience;
  PhD and 0 years related experience.
• Experience developing and executing automated and manual test cases.
• Hands‑on experience with automation tools (Selenium, PyTest, REST Assured, SoapUI, JUnit, TestNG).
• Proficient in scripting for automation (Python required; Bash/Java helpful).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Git Lab CI/CD, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Azure Dev Ops) and Git‑based source control workflows.
• Experience supporting Agile/Scrum teams and working within Dev Sec Ops  environments.
• Understanding of distributed systems, APIs, microservices, or containerized applications.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

• Familiarity with load and performance testing tools or automated security scanning.
• Understanding of RMF/ATO evidence requirements or security‑focused testing.
• Exposure to UCI schema testing, external interface validation, or multiclassification test workflows.
• ISTQB, Security+, or Dev Sec Ops ‑related certifications.
• Experience with Kubernetes, containers, or cloud‑based test environments.
• Experience with monitoring/observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Elastic).
• Strong technical writing for test reports, scripts, and documentation.

Target Salary Range
: $120,001 – $160,000 (typical for this position based on experience and other factors).

Equal Employment Opportunity:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability status. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.