Aviation Software Test Engineer

Socket.dev; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Aviation Software Test Engineer in Huntsville, AL. The role involves testing and developing software for tactical strike systems. Responsibilities include creating automated test scripts and integrating test frameworks. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2-4 years of experience. Expertise in C++, Python, or Java, along with strong analytical and communication skills, is essential. Leidos encourages a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• 2-4 years of relevant technical experience.
• Experience with writing software test scripts.
• Familiarity with manual and automated testing tools.
• Analytical skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in test planning, design, and execution.
• Develop automated scripts in Linux and Windows.
• Review and edit engineering documents.
• Work in an agile software team for task progress.

Skills

Software development

Automated testing

C++

Python

Java

Manual testing

Linux

Windows

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leidos is dedicated to making the world a safer place. This starts with helping our customers in the Defense Industry achieve their critical missions. Our dedicated Defense Group employees are solving critical challenges across the globe. 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 sustainably. 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. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. Leidos is well known for our people-oriented culture, positive work environment, technical excellence, and resilient business ethics.

Within the Defense Sector, the Kinetic Effects Business Area at Leidos currently has an opening for a talented Aviation Software Test Engineer to work onsite in our Huntsville office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to help test and develop software for tactical strike, sensors, CUAS, and UAS solutions.

This position focuses on automated testing, development of robust, innovative software test infrastructures and frameworks, integration testing, informal manual testing, formal software qualification testing, fielding and support, and maintenance of software products. Software products range from analysis tools/simulations, mission planning software, and components of mission-critical systems.

Primary 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Be a US citizen.
• At least a 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.
• 2-4 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 skills required for software test, configuration management, and software quality engineering concepts.
• Experience developing test methods and 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 a personal drive for details and quality workmanship.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Good communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing user interface (UI) tests with automated UI testing technologies.
• Experience writing software in compliance with applicable industry safety and cyber standards (MIL-STD-882E, DISA STIGs).
• Candidate is expected to accept constructive feedback from more senior software team members.
• The ability to work across multiple products under development by multiple small teams.
• Experience with Agentic AI coding tools.
• Experience with designing and implementing software solutions for embedded systems and applications.
• Experience with creating and managing database architectures using object-oriented implementation principles.
• Experience with configuring and optimizing software with Ubuntu 22.04 environments.

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.