Senior Test Engineer

Job : 2512416
Location: BROOMFIELD, CO, United States
Date Posted: Dec 18, 2025
Category: Software
Subcategory: SW Testing
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
Clearance: TS/SCI
Remote Work: Hybrid

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Test Engineer to spearhead the creation and execution of comprehensive test documentation, simulation scripts, and validation strategies. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the reliability, functionality, and security of system updates, configurations, and deployments. The Senior Test Engineer will play a key role in developing robust processes for thorough validation. The position supports the Resilient Missile Warning and Missile Tracking (RMWT) Ground Management and Integration (GMI) program, which manages ground system capabilities for missile tracking satellites, including the development of a primary MEO Satellite Operations Center (MSOC) and Ground Entry Points (GEPs).

• Develop and implement overall testing strategies, frameworks, and methodologies for system updates, patches, and integrations.
• Define testing standards, best practices, and processes for the team.
• Author detailed and well-structured test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test reports.
• Maintain and update testing documentation as systems evolve to ensure alignment with organizational requirements.
• Develop simulation scripts to replicate production scenarios, including user behavior, workloads, and potential failure points.
• Script automated test scenarios for functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.
• Oversee test execution cycles, track performance, document results, and identify root causes of issues.
• Work closely with developers, security teams, and stakeholders to resolve defects during the testing phase.
• Lead a team of testers, ensuring effective collaboration, clear communication, and alignment of priorities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for testing practices and issues across departments.
• Analyze test results and metrics to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvements.
• Provide clear and actionable reports for stakeholders, summarizing outcomes and recommendations.
• Continuously refine testing automation, processes, and methodologies to enhance system reliability and efficiency.

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or a similar role, including leadership responsibilities.
• Proficiency in developing detailed test plans and automated simulation scripts.
• Strong experience with testing frameworks and tools.
• Familiarity with sandbox environments and configurations for testing purposes.
• Solid background in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Shell).
• Comprehensive understanding of Agile and Dev Sec Ops  principles.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret test data and recognize patterns.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience with Agile frameworks and modern tool chains (Git, Jira, Confluence).
• Knowledge of digital engineering principles, version control for models, and model governance.
• Familiarity with Dev Sec Ops  principles.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000.

SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities.

Please apply through the internal career site.