Software Test Engineer

Job Title: Software Test Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Software Test Engineer to support our client in Chantilly, VA. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, driving quality, and collaborating with a supportive and growth‑minded team.

Responsibilities

• The Software Test Engineer will develop and implement test standards, evaluate complex test specifications, analyze results, and drive corrective action to ensure products meet technical and contractual requirements. You will determine optimal testing strategies for sophisticated systems, identify product characteristics that improve testability, and integrate customer requirements into practical system‑level test solutions.
• Key responsibilities include:
• • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules.
• • Coordinate integrated testing activities and confirm completeness of test requirements.
• • Perform system‑level technical analysis and prepare detailed evaluations.
• • Ensure tests are executed accurately, consistently, and efficiently.
• • Motivate and guide test team members to maintain quality and productivity.
• • Set and communicate quality assurance standards across the team.
• • Provide constructive feedback to improve testing outputs.
• • Stay current on emerging technologies and design practices to recommend modern, cost‑effective testing solutions.
• • Develop automation strategies within Agile project environments.

Qualifications

• Required:
• • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus 5–7 years of related work.
• • Active TS/SCI.
• • CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Experience with:
• – Agile methodologies
• – Scrum
• – Automated testing
• – Security testing
• – MS TFS
• – ZAP (security testing)
• • Strong organizational, leadership, project management, time management, negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Desired:
• • ISTQB Certified Tester or equivalent.
• • Experience with load testing.
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• What You Can Expect:
• A culture of integrity.
• At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
• An environment of trust.
• CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
• A focus on continuous growth.
• Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
• Pay Range:
• There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
• The proposed salary range for this position is:
• $86,600 - $181,800
• CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.