Associate Test Engineer

Leidos LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense is seeking an Associate Test Engineer to join the Systems Integration and Test Team in the Huntsville, AL area. The role focuses on creating and executing test plans for defense systems, verifying requirements, and reporting results to internal and external stakeholders.

The position requires hands-on testing across hardware and software, familiarity with test equipment, and the ability to travel for test events. U.S.

Qualifications

• Requires ABET-accredited B.S. in computer engineering, computer science or electrical engineering with 2+ years of experience or Master’s degree.
• Experience developing and executing hardware or software test plans and procedures.
• Direct hands-on experience with hardware, software, or system integration, troubleshooting and testing.

Responsibilities

• Creating, modifying, and executing test plans to satisfy program requirements.
• Completing requirements verification and validation documentation and reports.
• Briefing internal and external parties on test results and data.

Skills

Test planning

Test execution

Debugging

Documentation

Hardware/software integration

Signal analysis tools

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. or equivalent in computer engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

Linux

MATLAB

Wireshark

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Are you ready for your next career challenge? Leidos Defense provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. Leidos Defense, Systems Integration and Test Team, is seeking an Associate Test Engineer. We are a diverse team that works to implement unique solutions for complex problems in the defense sector, including but not limited to kinetic and directed energy defensive and offensive platforms as well as RADAR and other surveillance and sensor technologies. Our team works across multiple business sectors, with industry partners, and directly with the customer. We strive to have a variety of skillsets personally and across the team to meet the needs of our customers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Creating, modifying, and executing test plans to satisfy program requirements.
• Completing requirements verification and validation documentation and reports.
• Briefing both internal and external parties on test results and data.
• The position may require minimal travel for test events (approximately 4 weeks a year).

Basic Qualifications

• Requires an ABET accredited B.S. or equivalent degree in computer engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering with 2+ years of prior experience or Master’s degree in related field.
• Candidates must have experience developing and executing hardware or software test plans and procedures.
• Candidates must have direct, hands‑on experience with hardware, software, or system integration, troubleshooting and testing.
• Familiarity with tracking test results, defects, and verification evidence.
• Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
• US Citizenship is required and ability to obtain and maintain and DoD Secret clearance.
• The position may require working outside in all weather conditions and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with test planning and execution.
• Working knowledge and operation of electronic test equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, voltmeter, signal analyzer/generator)
• Working knowledge of software languages Python and LabVIEW.
• General experience with Linux, MATLAB, and Wireshark.

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At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

Original Posting

September 4, 2026

Pay Range: $69,550.00 - $125,725.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.