Associate Test Engineer - Defense Systems

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

Job summary

Leidos Defense is seeking an Associate Test Engineer to support diverse defense programs with hands-on hardware and software testing, verification, and integration. The team emphasizes rigorous test plans, data-driven results, and briefings for customers and stakeholders.

The role offers opportunities to work across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains, with modest travel and collaboration within a mission-focused environment, requiring U.S. citizenship and DoD eligibility.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. or equivalent degree in computer engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience developing and executing hardware or software test plans and procedures.
• Hands-on experience with hardware, software, or system integration, troubleshooting, and testing.
• Familiarity with tracking test results, defects, and verification evidence.
• Resident of North Alabama area or willing to relocate to Huntsville/North Alabama.
• US Citizenship is required and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather and lift up to 50 pounds.

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.
• The position may require minimal travel for test events (approximately 4 weeks a year).

Skills

Test planning

Troubleshooting

Hardware testing

Software testing

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in computer/electrical/CS

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

Linux

MATLAB

Wireshark

Oscilloscope

Voltmeter

Signal generator

Job description

Leidos Defense is seeking an Associate Test Engineer to support diverse defense programs with hands-on hardware and software testing, verification, and integration. The team emphasizes rigorous test plans, data-driven results, and briefings for customers and stakeholders.

The role offers opportunities to work across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains, with modest travel and collaboration within a mission-focused environment, requiring U.S. citizenship and DoD eligibility.