Aviation Software Test Lead – Automation & Embedded

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville is seeking a Senior Aviation Software Test Engineer to join the Defense Group. You will focus on automated testing, build robust test infrastructures, and perform integration, manual, and formal software testing for mission-critical systems.

Requirements include a Bachelor's or higher in a technical field, 12+ years of experience (10+ with MS), and 3+ years of leadership. Proficiency in C++, Python, or Java, plus Windows/Linux experience, is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree.
• At least 12 years of prior relevant technical experience with BS degree or at least 10 years with MS degree.
• At least 3 years of relevant leadership experience leading teams.
• 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.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office(Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Good communication skills.
• Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
• US Citizenship is required and ability to obtain and maintain and 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

Linux

Windows

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree

Master's degree

Job description

Leidos in Huntsville is seeking a Senior Aviation Software Test Engineer to join the Defense Group. You will focus on automated testing, build robust test infrastructures, and perform integration, manual, and formal software testing for mission-critical systems.

Requirements include a Bachelor's or higher in a technical field, 12+ years of experience (10+ with MS), and 3+ years of leadership. Proficiency in C++, Python, or Java, plus Windows/Linux experience, is expected.