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Test Architect

SAIC · Huntsville, AL, United States

Secret eligibilityU.S. citizenship required

Posted 2026-10-30 · Verified live 2026-11-09

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About this role

Test Architect

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.

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