Full-Time

Software Tester

Updated on 7/21/2026

CACI

CACI

10,001+ employees

Provides government contracting technology and services

Compensation Overview

$86.6k - $181.8k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Chantilly, VA, USA

In Person

Onsite in Chantilly, Virginia. Local travel up to 10% may be required.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
QA & Testing (2)
,
Required Skills
Agile
Software Testing
SCRUM

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Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and 5 – 7 years of related experience.
  • Active and current TS/SCI with polygraph
  • CompTIA Security+ certification
  • Experience: Agile environment
  • Scrum
  • Automated testing
  • Security testing
  • MS Team Foundation Server (MS TFS)
  • Zap (security testing)
  • Good organizational skills
  • Good leadership skills
  • Good project management skills
  • Good negotiation skills
  • Good people management skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Good problem-solving ability
  • Good analytical and logical skills
Responsibilities
  • With a wide range of knowledge, the ST defines and develops test standards for the testing of information technology products, equipment, or systems in accordance with company and contractual requirements.
  • The ST reviews and evaluates complex test specifications, test results, test trends and implements corrective action as needed.
  • The ST is responsible for determining optimal approach to testing complex products or solutions to assure compliance with applicable specifications.
  • This includes identifying and recommending product or solution characteristics that optimize their ability to be tested or to provide test data for diagnostic purposes.
  • The ST combines customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints.
  • The ST develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for completing systems.
  • The ST coordinates integrated testing activities, reviews, and evaluates test requirements to ensure completeness of test program, performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.
  • Work with a friendly team with growth opportunities
  • Responsible for ensuring that all tests are conducted in a proper and orderly manner.
  • Must also be able to motivate test team members and keep them on track.
  • Stay abreast of emerging and changing software technologies design practices to provide solutions that are leading edge, competitive and cost effective
  • Establish expected standards for quality assurance and communicate them to the entire test team.
  • Provide feedback to testers setting quality standards and helping improve their work
  • Develop test automation strategy for projects in AGILE methodology
Desired Qualifications
  • ISTQB Certified Tester or equivalent
  • Familiarity with load testing

CACI International Inc. provides technology and professional services to U.S. government clients, focusing on national security and modernization. It earns most of its revenue through long-term government contracts that fund engineering, intelligence, logistics, cybersecurity, data analytics, and IT solutions for defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Its products and services work by delivering specialized technical expertise, secure systems, and mission-support capabilities that help agencies run operations more efficiently and securely. CACI differentiates itself through its deep domain knowledge in national security, a proven track record of delivering high-quality, reliable solutions, and a skilled workforce that can execute complex, long-duration contracts. The company’s goal is to be a trusted partner for government modernization needs by providing advanced technology solutions and mission support that enhance national security and operational effectiveness.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1962

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What believers are saying

  • SkyValor’s July 13, 2026 Department of War contract moves it into full-rate production for Southern Border deployment.
  • COO Dr. Dave Young’s Lockheed Martin space unit leadership strengthens execution on complex $7B national security programs.
  • The $308M VA contract expands CACI’s federal civilian footprint beyond defense with legacy financial system modernization.

What critics are saying

  • Adversaries will reverse-engineer SkyValor’s 40-mile jamming algorithms within 6–12 months, enabling immediate tactical parity.
  • Lockheed Martin will bid-snipe CACI’s space payload contracts within 9–15 months to satisfy its $7B revenue mandate.
  • The Department of War’s 15% annual price reduction clause compresses hardware margins if cartel drone tech outpaces system updates.

What makes CACI unique

  • SkyValor is the only transportable counter-drone system validated for full joint-force layered defense across Groups 1–5 UAVs.
  • CACI uniquely combines 27,000 specialized national security engineers with proprietary automated sense-and-shoot defeat algorithms.
  • The firm delivers non-kinetic jamming and capture nets that neutralize cellular-enabled 4G/5G drones without collateral damage.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
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CACI International has secured a seven-year $287 million contract to modernise the US Army's Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army, supporting over one million users. The company also confirmed its optical communications hardware played a central role in NASA's Artemis II mission. The defence technology contractor is scheduled to release Q3 FY2026 earnings on 22 April, with consensus expecting mid-single to low-double digit revenue and earnings growth. Analysts project CACI could reach $10.9 billion in revenue and approximately $684 million in earnings by 2028. The contract reinforces CACI's position as a federal technology partner in defence and space programmes, though the company remains heavily reliant on US government budgets. The investment narrative centres on execution of large, high-value contracts whilst managing federal spending exposure.

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CACI delivers laser comms and sensing tech to NASA's Artemis II crewed Moon mission

CACI International has contributed optical communications and sensing technology to NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight of the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft. The company developed an optical communications modem module in partnership with MIT Lincoln Laboratory, integrated into the Orion Artemis II Optical Communications System payload. The O2O system successfully delivered high-definition video and data from the lunar vicinity to Earth via laser link, marking a milestone in deep-space communications. Through its acquisition of ARKA Group, CACI also supplied cryogenic-level sensing technology for the SLS rocket, supporting propellant-level measurement and engine shutdown determination during ascent. CACI's hardware is developed across multiple US locations, including Danbury, Connecticut, and Florham Park, New Jersey.

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CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) today announced it closed a $500 million offering of 6.375% unsecured senior notes due in 2033 (the “notes”). The notes will be issued as part of the same series as CACI’s 6.375% senior notes due 2033 originally issued in June 2025. CACI intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to repay certain indebtedness under its revolving credit facility that was incurred to pay a portion of the purchase price of its acquisition of ARKA Group L.P. and costs and expenses related thereto. About CACI CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) is a national security company with 27,000 talented employees who are Ever Vigilant in expanding the limits of national security. We ensure our customers’ success by delivering differentiated technology and distinctive expertise to accelerate innovation, drive speed and efficiency, and rapidly anticipate and eliminate threats. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired

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Mar 12th, 2026
CACI closes $500M bond offering to fund ARKA Group acquisition debt repayment

CACI International has closed a $500 million offering of 6.375% unsecured senior notes due in 2033. The notes will be issued as part of the same series as CACI's 6.375% senior notes originally issued in June 2025. The company intends to use the net proceeds to repay indebtedness under its revolving credit facility, which was incurred to finance its acquisition of ARKA Group L.P. and related costs. CACI is a national security company with 27,000 employees. The firm is a member of the Fortune 500, the Russell 1000 Index and the S&P MidCap 400 Index.

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CACI International, a defence and intelligence solutions provider, has surged 180% over the past five years, reaching $630.12 per share and outperforming the S&P 500's 72.6% total return. The stock has gained 29.6% in the last six months. The company demonstrated solid long-term performance with revenue growing at 8.8% compound annual growth rate over five years. More impressively, earnings per share expanded at 14% annually, indicating improved profitability. However, CACI's backlog growth has been weak, averaging just 3.6% year-on-year over the last two years. This underwhelming performance suggests increasing competition may be challenging the company's ability to secure new orders. The stock currently trades at 20.6× forward price-to-earnings ratio.