Automated Test Engineer Expert

Leidos; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Test Engineer for a government program based in Chantilly, VA. The role supports entitlement programs, IdAM/ICAM and digital policy management, ensuring secure and uninterrupted IT system availability.

Responsibilities include defining tests, creating automated scripts with Java/Selenium, coordinating with design and development teams, and performing system integration and user acceptance testing.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• 10+ years of experience with software testing and/or development indicated.
• Experience with full software life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop verification methods for system requirements.
• Plan, manage, and track project test efforts.
• Develop detailed test plans, procedures, and reports.

Skills

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Software testing

Java

Selenium

SQL

Linux

GitHub

Jira

Confluence

Education

BS degree + 11-15 years experience

Master's degree + 10-13 years experience

Tools

GitHub

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Description Leidos is seeking a Test Engineer for a 200+ FTE technical development program supporting the Sponsor’s Entitlement Programs as well as IdAM /ICAM, Authentication, Authorization, Attributes and Digital Policy Management. The Test Engineer will support the test of access control systems for a government customer. The successful candidate will support continuity of our customer’s mission by helping ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of IT systems.

Leidos is seeking a Test Engineer for a 200+ FTE technical development program supporting the Sponsor’s Entitlement Programs as well as IdAM /ICAM, Authentication, Authorization, Attributes and Digital Policy Management. The Test Engineer will support the test of access control systems for a government customer. The successful candidate will support continuity of our customer’s mission by helping ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of IT systems.

The Test Engineer defines, documents, analyzes, performs, and interprets tests for processes, functions, system integration, and user acceptance testing including test units, processes, and functions. Conducts system integration tests and user acceptance testing, creates automated test scripts, and coordinates with the development team to perform tests. Documents the successes and failures of all executed test procedures. Investigates and resolves operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel. Provides technical support and advice to other engineering groups. Participates in the development, maintenance, and refinement of quality control and reliability programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with design engineers, production personnel, customers, and other stakeholders to identify and develop verification methods for system, subsystem, and component level requirements
• Investigate problems referred by customer support
• Plan, manage, and track project test efforts
• Evaluate and develop detailed test plans, procedures, and reports
• Oversee and perform testing in a DevOps environment
• Support testing after each deployment
• Work with automated testing techniques
• Work with Junit
• Oversee and perform test reporting * Interact directly with customers, teammates, and functional peer groups
• Communicates with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members

Required Skills

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• BS degree and 11-15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience, will consider additional years of experience in lieu of degree
• Understanding and experience in the complete life-cycle of software systems
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong, effective, and professional communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience working within matrixed teams
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work without close supervision
• Ability to take initiative in troubleshooting; creative in determining approach or action to take in non-routine situations
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software testing and/or software development
• Hands on experience with Java, Selenium, SQL, and Linux
• Familiarity with standards development tools such as GitHub, Jira, and Confluence

Desired Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience. Additional experience in lieu of degree
• Experience with test automation methodologies
• Experience conducting unit testing of software modifications
• Experience with SecDevOps
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Experience with Katalon
• A working understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Experience with bash shell scripting

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Original Posting

August 19, 2026

Pay Range

Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.