• Test Engineer/ QA Controller

    SAIC (Washington, DC)


    Description

    SAIC is seeking **Test Engineers/ QA Controllers** to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical and administrative support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS. This position will be located in the National Capital Region.

     

    Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Winter/ Spring 2026.

    The **Test Engineers/ QA Controllers** responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    + Conducts detailed testing and quality assurance activities to ensure MARS software and systems meet specified requirements

    + Develops comprehensive test plans, cases, and scripts based on the MARS framework

    + Executes tests and documents results meticulously. Identifies, logs, and tracks defects through resolution, ensuring compliance with DIA standards

    + Collaborates with development teams to communicate findings and suggest improvements

    + Ensures compliance with QA standards and best practices

    + Participates in developing and implementing automation testing specific to MARS needs

    Qualifications

    + Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

    + One of the following certifications: CND, CompTIA Network+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Cloud+, PenTest+, CompTIA Security+, Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

    + Bachelors degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering and 5 years or more relevant experience (will consider an additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)

    + Proficiency in developing and executing test plans, conducting quality assurance checks, and ensuring product quality

    + Experience in managing test cases, performing defect tracking, and providing test reports

    + Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, quality control processes, and test management tools

     

    Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

    REQNUMBER: 2510569

    SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability