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As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time functional test lead in the United States is $53.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.67 and $62.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Functional Test Lead vs Manual Test Engineer?

AspectFull Time Functional Test LeadManual Test Engineer
ResponsibilitiesLeading testing teams, designing test strategies, coordinating testing effortsExecuting manual test cases, reporting defects, validating software features
Required SkillsTest management, leadership, strong understanding of testing processesAttention to detail, manual testing techniques, defect tracking
CertificationsISTQB, ISTQB Test Manager (preferred)ISTQB Foundation Level (common)
Work EnvironmentTest teams, project management, collaboration with developersIndividual testing, collaboration with testers and developers

While both roles focus on software testing, the Full Time Functional Test Lead oversees testing teams and strategies, whereas the Manual Test Engineer primarily executes manual tests. The Test Lead has more leadership and planning responsibilities, often requiring certifications like ISTQB Test Manager, while the Test Engineer focuses on detailed manual testing tasks.

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Software Functional Test Engineer

Software Functional Test Engineer

SAIC

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Job description

Job ID: 2613485

Location: Huntsville, AL, US

Date Posted: 2026-06-09

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Testing

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE


Description

SAIC is seeking a Software Functional Test Engineer to join our NSITE team in Huntsville, AL.

Job Description: The Network, System Integration and Test Environment (NSITE) is a Government owned, managed, and developed software suite under the Army S3I Indicium Project. NSITE is used by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Joint Services, and numerous labs in support of continued interoperability testing of systems employed for defense of the United States and our Allies.  The NSITE software provides data collection, situational awareness, and analysis capabilities to a wide range of users who benefit from NSITE’s ability to act as an independent third-party truth teller.  The Indicium Project has in-depth experience in Tactical Data Links (TDL), Missile Defense System (MDS) Test, Enterprise Information Technology, Software and Systems Engineering and Information Assurance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop test documentation and conduct test cases to functionally test each software fix/change associated with correcting a software design deficiency or enhancement.
  • Develop test documentation and conduct test cases to functionally test Cyber updates and patches associated with the NSITE software.
  • Develop test documentation and conduct test cases to functionally test hardware used in conjunction with NSITE software.
  • During the conduct of formal and informal tests, open problem reports in Team Foundation Server for each software implementation that does not comply with its associated software requirement, as verified during test.
  • Interface directly with members of Software and Functional Test Teams, NSITE Development Team, NSITE Operations Team and NSITE Program Management to include software issues detected internally and fielded.
  • Interface directly with members of Indicium Integrated Communications Engineering & Security (ICES) Team in matters of cyber security, hardware and lab testing.
  • Actively participate in NSITE Formal Qualification Tests to perform functional testing and assist with software testing as required. Work with Software Quality Control (QC) personnel as required during testing.
  • Actively participate in all team meetings to include all sprint kickoff, sprint retrospect, and daily and weekly standup meetings.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science (or related field) and five (5) years’ experience; Additional six (6) years’ experience (per contract vehicle).

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must possess an active Secret Security Clearance; US Citizenship required.

Required Qualifications:

  • Security+ Certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
  • Strong Windows 11 OS configuration experience.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills.
  • Experience configuring and using Internet Protocol (IP), Serial networks and Cisco networking equipment.
  • Experience troubleshooting IP traffic utilizing packet sniffing software Wireshark.
  • Self-starter, able to function independently and in a team environment where priorities and assignments can quickly shift.
  • Experience designing and writing both formal and informal test procedures.
  • Experience Functionally Testing new computer hardware, NICs, switches, etc.
  • Ability to write clear and concise software defect reports.
  • Ability to function effectively in a dynamic environment with aggressive schedules.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with Tactical Interoperability Communications Data Links (6016, 3011, DIS, VMF, B Series, etc.).
  • Functional understanding of tactical interoperability equipment to include Air Defense Systems Integrator (ADSI), Link Monitoring and Management Tool (LMMT), Joint Range Extension (JRE) or like systems.
  • Network+ Certification.

Travel Required: 

  • May require up to 10% travel annually.


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