Automation Test Engineer

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North Charleston, SC, USA
Hybrid
79K-135K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
Develops, designs, schedules, and executes test plans for software, hardware, and control systems. Ensures product quality through testing, peer reviews, technical analysis, and documentation. Reviews hardware specifications, validates installation compliance, interprets technical drawings, and troubleshoots across network, application, database, and vendor technology layers. Requires collaboration across multiple programs and projects, with experience in SCADA, version control, issue tracking, operating systems, and TCP/IP networks.
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Job Description
The Mid-Level Test Engineer will develop, design, implement, schedule, and execute test plans and procedures. Ensure quality delivery of software, hardware and control systems through testing and peer reviews. Affirm complete understanding and a wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field. Contribute to completion of specific programs and projects. The candidate will be capable of taking on technically challenging problems and applying engineering best practices to produce reliable, well-documented products.
Relocation is not availabile for this position. Selected candidate must reside within the Charleston area or be willing to relocate at their own expense.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor of Science degree
Knowledge of GitHub or Atlassian tools, including Bamboo or Bitbucket.
Experience with SCADA technologies, especially with Aveva frameworks
Experience with using issue tracking software (i.e. JIRA or MS Planner) as part of a team.
Experience with Git or equivalent version control systems
Experience working on multiple OS platforms, including Linux and Windows
Familiarity with different layers of the technology stack, including network, application frameworks, database systems, and vendor solutions.
Experience with TCP/IP network architectures and subnets
Experience interpreting hardware specifications and inspecting compliance on hardware installations
Ability to read technical drawings and confirm configuration in the field installation
Possession of excellent analytical and technical writing skills
Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
4+ years of specific experience with automated fuel handling equipment and systems
Experience as a DevOps engineer
Experience with database query languages and database design
Secret security clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79370 - $134929
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree
  • Knowledge of GitHub or Atlassian tools, including Bamboo or Bitbucket
  • Experience with SCADA technologies, especially AVEVA frameworks
  • Experience using issue tracking software such as JIRA or MS Planner as part of a team
  • Experience with Git or equivalent version control systems
  • Experience working across Linux and Windows operating systems
  • Familiarity with network, application framework, database system, and vendor solution technology layers
  • Experience with TCP/IP network architectures and subnets
  • Experience interpreting hardware specifications and inspecting compliance on hardware installations
  • Ability to read technical drawings and confirm configurations in field installations
  • Excellent analytical and technical writing skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
  • Four or more years of specific experience with automated fuel handling equipment and systems
  • Experience as a DevOps engineer
  • Experience with database query languages and database design
  • Secret security clearance

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  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage is presented as comprehensive, paired with an EAP, fertility and transgender care options, and HSA‑compatible plans that can include employer contributions with coverage starting on day one in some cases. These resources are reinforced by wellness tools and immediate eligibility noted on official benefits materials.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) savings plan is broadly available, with employer matching and other contributions that vary by business unit, and some U.S. employee groups retain pension arrangements. Company‑paid basic life insurance equal to 2x base salary (up to $1M) further strengthens financial security.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave (e.g., 160 hours for full‑time employees) sits alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement and Bright Horizons backup child and elder care. These benefits help reduce care gaps and complement PTO and applicable state programs.

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HQ: Falls Church, VA
40,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.

Why Work With Us

We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.

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