Test Engineer
SAIC
El Paso, TX 79925Remote$115,000 - $120,000 a yearFull Time
Job Description
Job ID: 2601289
Location: REMOTE WORK, TX, 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
Seeking a detail-oriented Test Engineer to design, execute, and evolve test strategies that ensure feature readiness, system performance, and overall product quality. This role emphasizes both manual and automated testing, close collaboration with developers, and clear communication of defects and test results throughout the software development lifecycle.
Target salary is $115-120k. (Please note this position is funded through March 2026 and most likely will push through June 2026).
Primary Focus Areas
Test case design and execution
Automated and manual testing
Defect tracking and reporting
Test process improvement
Collaboration with development and stakeholder teams
Key Responsibilities
Design and write test cases based on requirements and release notes
Execute complex functional and performance testing of new features
Validate system behavior against design specifications and expected outcomes
Document detailed test results and clearly report defects using GitLab
Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts and manual test cases
Continuously refine testing methodologies for accuracy and reliability
Update test documentation as requirements and procedures evolve
Partner closely with developers to ensure timely defect resolution during testing cycles
Qualifications
Requirements
US Citizen and Active Secret security clearance
Experience working in structured testing or QA roles
Ability to work collaboratively in Agile or iterative development environments
Performance and load testing specialization
Experience testing cloud-based applications
Familiarity with end-to-end testing strategies and test metrics
Prior involvement in continuous testing or shift-left testing models
Bachelor's and five (5) or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree
Core Technical Skills
Testing Tools: Automated testing frameworks (Playwright preferred)
Scripting: JavaScript or similar scripting languages
Test Management: Kiwi TCMS
CI/CD & Tracking: GitLab CI/CD pipelines and issue tracking
Performance Testing: Load and stress testing tools (K6, JMeter)
Cloud Exposure: Familiarity with AWS environments
Quality & Communication
Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
Clear, concise technical writing (test cases, bug reports, documentation)
Effective verbal and written communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Automation experience
Performance and load testing specialization
Experience testing cloud-based applications
Familiarity with end-to-end testing strategies and test metrics
Prior involvement in continuous testing or shift-left testing models
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Location: REMOTE WORK, TX, 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
Seeking a detail-oriented Test Engineer to design, execute, and evolve test strategies that ensure feature readiness, system performance, and overall product quality. This role emphasizes both manual and automated testing, close collaboration with developers, and clear communication of defects and test results throughout the software development lifecycle.
Target salary is $115-120k. (Please note this position is funded through March 2026 and most likely will push through June 2026).
Primary Focus Areas
Test case design and execution
Automated and manual testing
Defect tracking and reporting
Test process improvement
Collaboration with development and stakeholder teams
Key Responsibilities
Design and write test cases based on requirements and release notes
Execute complex functional and performance testing of new features
Validate system behavior against design specifications and expected outcomes
Document detailed test results and clearly report defects using GitLab
Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts and manual test cases
Continuously refine testing methodologies for accuracy and reliability
Update test documentation as requirements and procedures evolve
Partner closely with developers to ensure timely defect resolution during testing cycles
Qualifications
Requirements
US Citizen and Active Secret security clearance
Experience working in structured testing or QA roles
Ability to work collaboratively in Agile or iterative development environments
Performance and load testing specialization
Experience testing cloud-based applications
Familiarity with end-to-end testing strategies and test metrics
Prior involvement in continuous testing or shift-left testing models
Bachelor's and five (5) or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree
Core Technical Skills
Testing Tools: Automated testing frameworks (Playwright preferred)
Scripting: JavaScript or similar scripting languages
Test Management: Kiwi TCMS
CI/CD & Tracking: GitLab CI/CD pipelines and issue tracking
Performance Testing: Load and stress testing tools (K6, JMeter)
Cloud Exposure: Familiarity with AWS environments
Quality & Communication
Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
Clear, concise technical writing (test cases, bug reports, documentation)
Effective verbal and written communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Automation experience
Performance and load testing specialization
Experience testing cloud-based applications
Familiarity with end-to-end testing strategies and test metrics
Prior involvement in continuous testing or shift-left testing models
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.