Software Test QA Engineer

McLean, VA (Remote) $120k - $160k Posted on February 14, 2026

Job Description

Job ID: 2600163


Location:
REMOTE WORK, VA, US


Date Posted:
2026-02-13


Category:
Software


Subcategory:
SW Testing


Schedule:
Full-time


Shift:
Day Job


Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time


Minimum Clearance Required:
Secret


Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None


Potential for Remote Work:
Yes


Description
SAIC is seeking a qualified Software Test Engineer for a FULLY REMOTE supporting our AFMS (Air Force Modeling & Simulation) program.


JOB DESCRIPTION:


  • Emphasis on knowledge of UI testing and test automation tools, including Playwrite.

  • Work within an Agile Team to plan and develop automated test scripts to support the integration testing requirements of the teams you support.

  • Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated scripts using the program's tools and frameworks to validate the integration and functional requirements of the system.

  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts to reduce repetitive manual testing.

  • Experience in an agile testing environment including Test-Driven Development (TDD).

  • Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.

  • Experience developing automated test scripts using Java or other programming languages.

  • Develop and automate tests for software validation.

  • Hands on with SQL Server/MySQL/MongoDB.

  • Detect bug issues. Prepare file defect reports and report test progress.

  • Experience with AWS Cloud Platform.

  • Develop and create test cases and/or test cards.

  • Create artifacts of test results and clear documentation of all executed test plans.

  • Work closely with software developers and software quality analysts to resolve issues.

  • Experience working as part of a team, ideally using Agile methodologies.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Bachelor's and nine (9) or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree.

  • At the time of hire, possess DoD 8570 certification in IAT Level II certification or above (CompTIA Security+ CE, CASP+CE, CISSP, etc.).

  • Must be US Citizen and currently possess a Secret Clearance.

  • Agile / Scrum experience.

  • Familiarity with testing tools.

  • Knowledge of diagramming software.

  • Extensive knowledge of engineering and testing procedures.

  • High-level technical writing skills. Cloud Experience (AWS preferred, Azure ok).

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

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 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, civilian and intelligence 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. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion.

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting