Lead Software Test Engineer

Lead Software Test Engineer Job ID:

2611058

Location:

El Segundo, CA, United States Date Posted:

Apr 6, 2026

Category:

Engineering and Sciences Subcategory:

Systems Engineer Schedule:

Full-Time Shift:

Day Job Travel:

No Minimum Clearance Required:

TS.SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to

Obtain:

TS/SCI with Poly Potential for

Remote Work:

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mail Tweet Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Apply Now > Job Description Description SAIC is seeking you, our latest Lead Software Test Engineer on the Horizon Program to support the United States Space Force's Program Executive Office for Space Domain Aware and Combat Power portfolio in El Segundo, CA . If you like test planning, software test requirements or just about anything software test in the Space and Ground systems work then this could be the right job for you. Fun stuff you will do on the job: Document program software test strategy and plans, software test scenarios and software test requirements in development contractor contractual documents and Government program office documentation. Work with development contractors to ensure developmental software test objectives are consistent with applicable standards, instruction, and policy. Work with Government developmental and operational software test agencies/organizations to develop the adequate software test methodology consistent with the program manager's expectations and other external stakeholders, as appropriate. Lead and/or participate in software test working groups which plan, status, and discuss software test related matters.

Qualifications This is you:

Bachelors Degree in a technical degree pursuit and 14 years of relevant experience: In technical programs, systems engineering and software test policy/execution of large scale space-based and ground-based space systems and/or new start technical demonstration space and ground systems. Agile software development experience. With test planning and documentation development. With software test requirements development. With software test engineering process and tool development. With Department of Defense Test & Evaluation. In-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable). Willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination. You will wow us even more if you have these skills: ITEA Certified Test & Evaluation Professional and, or INCOSE Certified Systems Engineer Professional credentials.

Target salary range:

$160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. Overview SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. 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. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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