Test Architect

  • SAIC
  • AL
  • Nov 04, 2026

Job Description

Description
SAIC is seeking a Test Architect to support the Software Engineering Directorate at Redstone Arsenal. This hands-on role focuses on designing, developing, and managing development and test environments, tools, and hardware emulators to support software integration within a hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with software developers and test engineers to design and maintain development and test environments.
  • Design, develop, and maintain test tools, hardware emulators, and simulators.
  • Develop utilities and automation solutions to support testing activities.
  • Manage software build, integration, and release processes.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development and test environments.

Qualifications
Education Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline and nine (9) or more years of relevant professional experience; Additional six (6) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).
Clearance Requirements
  • Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
  • Active Secret security clearance preferred.
  • US Citizenship required.
Required Qualifications
  • Experience working in Linux environments.
  • Proficiency in Linux programming and/or shell scripting.
  • Experience developing automated test solutions.
  • Experience with virtual machines and virtualization technologies.
  • Experience designing and developing test tools, emulators, and simulators.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience estimating project scope, effort, and schedules.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
  • Experience supporting custom Linux operating systems.
  • Knowledge of operating system configuration and management.
  • Experience implementing Information Assurance (IA) requirements.
  • Experience applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).


Target salary range: $100,001 - $140,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.