Aviation Software QA Engineer (Automation)

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

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Aviation Software Test Engineer to join the Defense Group onsite. You will contribute to testing and developing software for tactical strike, sensors, CUAS, and UAS solutions, focusing on automated testing and robust test infrastructures.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 2+ years of experience, with proficiency in C#, Python, or Java, plus Windows/Linux, agile teamwork, and strong communication. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• 2+ years of relevant technical experience.
• Recent experience with software development and/or writing software test scripts using one of the following Object-Oriented Programming languages: C#, Python, or Java.
• Experience in both manual and automated test tools and techniques.
• Aptitude for the technical skillsrequired for software test, configuration management, and software quality engineeringconcepts.
• Experience developing test methodsand procedures for software products using scripting and/or compiled languages.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Analytical and process improvement skills along with apersonal drive for details and quality workmanship.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office(Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Good communication skills.
• US citizenship required, with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct participation as an integral team member who performs key roles with respect to test planning, test strategy and design, test execution, software engineering processes, and recommendations on product quality.
• Reviewing, editing, and generating various documents used for engineering and testing purposes per industry standards.
• Developing automated scripts in Linux and Windows for a variety of applications.
• Perform as part of an agile software team for tasking and progress reporting.

Skills

C#

Python

Java

Manual testing

Automated testing

Test scripting

Windows

Linux

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

Xray

Job description

Leidos in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Aviation Software Test Engineer to join the Defense Group onsite. You will contribute to testing and developing software for tactical strike, sensors, CUAS, and UAS solutions, focusing on automated testing and robust test infrastructures.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 2+ years of experience, with proficiency in C#, Python, or Java, plus Windows/Linux, agile teamwork, and strong communication. U.S.