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QA Engineer: Automation & Manual Testing – Onsite in Rosslyn

Saic
Arlington, Virginia, USFull-timeMidPosted Jun 29, 2026

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This role is best for mid-level QA engineers with hands-on experience in Performance testing (JMeter / k6 / LoadRunner) open to working from Arlington, Virginia, US.

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Job description

Saic is seeking an experienced QA Engineer in Arlington, Virginia, to ensure quality, reliability, and performance. This role involves balancing automated and manual testing while collaborating with cross-functional teams to validate requirements and promote best practices. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong skills in test automation, and an active US secret clearance. Join us to advocate for quality engineering in a dynamic environment.

Job highlights

  • •Role: QA Engineer: Automation & Manual Testing – Onsite in Rosslyn
  • •Company: Saic
  • •Location: Arlington, Virginia, US
  • •Type: Full-time
  • •Experience: Mid
  • •Seniority: Mid
  • •Posted: Jun 29, 2026

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  • Q1.How do you design a load test scenario from a production traffic pattern?
  • Q2.Walk me through a bug you found that shipped anyway — how did you handle it?
  • Q3.How do you decide what to automate vs test manually for a new feature?
  • Q4.How would you set up a test strategy for this team in your first 30 days?
  • Q5.Describe your ideal defect triage process with product + engineering.
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