Automated Test Engineer: LabVIEW & Python

Leidos Inc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Automated Test Engineer to support a government contract in the National Capital Region. The role emphasizes developing test programs for automated test systems primarily using LabVIEW and Python, with responsibilities covering script development, execution, and maintenance of hardware/software for automated testing.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience, and possess strong communication skills to collaborate

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI; must be eligible and willing to upgrade to a TS/SCI w/polygraph
• Bachelor of Science degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience. Work experience can be used in lieu of degree/combined with education
• Demonstrated experience using LabVIEW and/or Python to develop automated testing scripts
• Demonstrated experience/training in the operation of electronic devices such as transmitters, receivers, power supplies, and audio/video recorders
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining automated testing systems
• Demonstrated experience with commercial test equipment from Agilent, Keysight, HP, Tektronix, and National Instruments to include power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, counters, power meters, signal & waveform generators, electronic loads and audio, noise, signal, modulation and power analyzers
• Demonstrate strong written/verbal communications, problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills including willingness and ability to document and share information
• Able to work well in a team environment and as an individualcontributor

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or modify testing scripts to automate testing and validate testing sufficiency
• Execute testing scripts on equipment to validate functionality and correctness
• Maintain hardware and software associated with the automated testing systems
• Recommend and implement improvements to existing automated test systems and protocols
• Support a software configuration management system for automated testing
• Maintain system architecture to ensure versatility and consistency across multiple platforms
• Train and assist other users with development of an automated platform training encompassing automated and manual execution of test protocols as applicable
• Provide input to test and system documentation, improvements to capabilities, build roadmaps, and update software as required
• Update or develop the documentation when necessary to support automated testing including but not limited to: Test and inspection requirements document, Multimedia documentation for use with automated test system, System documentation including specific documents pertaining to hardware and software for automated test systems, Updates to test program style guide, GUI development, and architecture for existing and next generation test and measurement systems
• Attend meetings and reviews
• Communicate with internal team members across multiple areas, the program manager, and customer team members
• Communicate with external parties such as mission partners and vendors

Skills

LabVIEW

Python

Automated testing

Test scripts

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Tools

Agilent equipment

Keysight equipment

HP equipment

Tektronix equipment

National Instruments equipment

Job description

Leidos is seeking an Automated Test Engineer to support a government contract in the National Capital Region. The role emphasizes developing test programs for automated test systems primarily using LabVIEW and Python, with responsibilities covering script development, execution, and maintenance of hardware/software for automated testing.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience, and possess strong communication skills to collaborate