Automation Test Engineer

SAIC is a trusted leader in delivering advanced command and control capabilities across the Department of the Air Force, bringing deep expertise in how cutting edge technologies are engineered, secured, and delivered to the fight. At the center of this mission, the Common Mission Control Center (CMCC) unifies data, sensors, mission applications, cloud based services, and emerging AI enabled automation to give warfighters a decisive edge—turning complex, multidomain information into fast, clear, and actionable decisions in the moments that matter most. The CMCC System Facilitator contract positions SAIC to accelerate how new capabilities are integrated, tested, secured, and transitioned into operational use, working side by side with operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force sees, decides, and acts across all domains—making a tangible and immediate impact on warfighter effectiveness.  

SAIC is seeking an AutomationTest Engineer who will serve as a key member of the CMCC Test Team, working directly under the Senior Test Engineer. This role focuses on hands on test case development, test automation, environment setup, execution, and integration into CI/CD pipelines. The Test Engineer collaborates closely with software developers, cyber engineers, cloud engineers, and Capability Providers to ensure accurate, repeatable, and SIPaligned test execution across environments. 

This position will be hybrid remote located near Washington, DC, Colorado Springs, CO, or Beale AFB, CA.

 Job Duties Include:  

• Support the Senior Test Engineer in implementing automated and manual test procedures for CMCC capabilities. 

• Develop automated test scripts (Python preferred) and assist with building automated test frameworks integrated into CI/CD pipelines. 

• Execute test cases for functional, regression, integration, API, and interface testing under direction from the Senior Test Engineer. 

• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot test environments across cloud, virtual, and hardware components. 

• Document test results, defects, and anomalies; support root‑cause analysis and coordinate with developers for issue resolution. 

• Validate CI/CD outputs such as builds, scans, and automated test results prior to release promotion. 

• Support performance, load, and security‑related test activities as assigned. 

• Assist with generating test data, test documentation, and Acceptance Test Report (ATR) inputs. 

• Participate in Agile ceremonies to provide testing status, raise risks/impediments, and coordinate dependencies across teams. 

• Contribute to continuous improvement of test automation, test data management, and workflow refinement.