Defense Test Engineer: Hardware & Software Validation

Leidos; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense is seeking a Test Engineer for Huntsville, AL, to design, execute, and analyze tests across hardware projects and environmental testing. The role supports systems integration, test reporting, and customer liaison across defense platforms.

The ideal candidate has a BS with 4+ years or MS with 2+ years in engineering, with hands-on hardware/software testing, and the ability to work in varied weather conditions and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• ABET accredited BS in computer, electrical, mechanical, aerospace, or relevant field with 4+ years experience or MS with 2+ years experience.
• Defense or commercial test engineering practices and processes knowledge.
• Experience developing and executing hardware or software test plans and procedures.
• Hands-on experience with hardware, software, or system integration, troubleshooting and testing.

Responsibilities

• Creating, modifying, and executing test plans for development, qualification, and acceptance phases of hardware projects.
• Creating, modifying, and executing environmental testing on system and component level hardware.
• Completing requirements verification and validation documentation and reports.
• Performing test data analysis and generating test reports.
• Debugging software and/or hardware with various tools.
• Collaborating with customer and support personnel on responsibilities.

Job description

Leidos Defense is seeking a Test Engineer for Huntsville, AL, to design, execute, and analyze tests across hardware projects and environmental testing. The role supports systems integration, test reporting, and customer liaison across defense platforms.

The ideal candidate has a BS with 4+ years or MS with 2+ years in engineering, with hands-on hardware/software testing, and the ability to work in varied weather conditions and travel as needed.