Avionics Test Team Lead

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

Job summary

Leidos Defense, Systems Integration and Test Team in Huntsville, AL, seeks an Avionics Test Team Lead to guide test planning, execution, and delivery for complex defense systems including radar and sensor tech. You will coordinate multiple events, work with OEMs, and report results to customers and management.

The role requires a 15+ year track record in related testing domains, hands-on hardware/software testing, and active US citizenship with a secret clearance.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. or equivalent in a relevant field with 15+ years of experience.
• Experience with defense or commercial test engineering practices and processes.
• Experience developing and executing hardware or software test plans.
• Hands-on experience with hardware, software, or system integration, troubleshooting and testing.

Responsibilities

• Execute program requirements directly with the customer and contractors.
• Create, modify, and execute test plans to satisfy requirements.
• Complete verification and validation documentation and reports.
• Coordinate test personnel and equipment across events.
• Work with OEMs and internal MFG to bring product to market.
• Brief internal and external parties on test results and data.

Skills

Test planning

Test execution

Hardware testing

Software testing

System integration

Python

C/C++

VHDL/Verilog

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in a relevant field

Tools

Oscilloscope

Voltmeter

Signal analyzer

LabVIEW

Python

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? 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 sustainable. 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. Are you ready for your next career challenge? Leidos Defense provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.

Leidos Defense, Systems Integration and Test Team, is seeking an Avionics Test Team Lead in Huntsville, AL. We are a diverse team that works to implement unique solutions for complex problems in the defense sector, including but not limited to kinetic and directed energy defensive and offensive platforms as well as RADAR and other surveillance and sensor technologies. Our team works across multiple business sectors, with industry partners, and directly with the customer. We strive to have a variety of skillsets personally and across the team to meet the needs of our customers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Working directly with the customer and contractors to execute program requirements.
• Creating, modifying, and executing test plans to satisfy program requirements.
• Completing requirements verification and validation documentation and reports.
• Coordinating test personnel and equipment across multiple events.
• Work directly with OEM’s and internal MFG to reliably get product to market.
• Briefing both internal and external parties on test results and data.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires an ABET accredited B.S. or equivalent degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, or other relevant field with 15+ years of prior experience.
• Candidates must have knowledge of and experience with defense or commercial test engineering practices and processes.
• Candidates must have experience developing and executing hardware or software test plans and procedures.
• Candidates must have direct, hands‑on experience with hardware, software, or system integration, troubleshooting and testing.
• The position may require working outside in all weather conditions and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• The position may require minimal travel for test events (approximately 4 weeks a year).
• US Citizenship is required and secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least eight years of experience with test planning and execution.
• Working knowledge and operation of electronic test equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, voltmeter, signal analyzer/generator)
• Working knowledge of software languages Python, C, C++, C# and or firmware languages for Xilinx or Altera devices
• Experience with Linux, Matlab, Labview, and WireShark
• Experience preparing and presenting briefings and/or demonstrations to customers and management
• Planning and executing demonstration tests and US Gov't test ranges/facilities

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting: October 5, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. 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 here.

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Commitment and Diversity

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.