**Description** SAIC is seeking a skilled **Software Test Automation Engineer** to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in creating, setting up, and maintaining software test automation pipelines in GitLab. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through efficient and effective test automation strategies. This position will work with our Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC) / System Simulation, Software and Integration (S3I) Customer on the Flight Mission Simulator / Digital (FMS/D) program located in **Huntsville, AL.** **Responsibilities:** + Develop and implement automated test frameworks and scripts using GitLab CI/CD pipelines. + Collaborate with development and QA teams to design, implement, and execute automated tests for new features and enhancements. + Maintain and enhance existing test automation infrastructure to improve reliability, scalability, and efficiency. + Troubleshoot and debug test automation failures to identify root causes and implement timely resolutions. + Continuously evaluate and adopt industry best practices for test automation tools, technologies, and methodologies. + Contribute to the development and enhancement of continuous integration and delivery processes. + Document test automation procedures, guidelines, and best practices for knowledge sharing and team collaboration. **Qualifications** **Education Requirements:** + Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field five (5) years of experience in software test automation; Additional six (6) years experience can be accepted in lieu of degree. **Clearance Requirements:** + Must have the ability to obtain an interim Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required. **Required Skills:** + Knowledge of engineering test frameworks + Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices. + Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. + Solid understanding of version control systems, preferably Git. + Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. + Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. + Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker. + Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. + Experience in Google Test (gtest) and gmock for C++ testing. SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2416009 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability