DUT Test Automation Engineer (Python/LabVIEW, HIL)

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Test Engineer to support a government contract in the National Capital Region. You will take a customer-designed DUT and build the test capability around it by wiring bench instrumentation and writing Python/LabVIEW automation to produce calibrated data.

You will develop HIL test environments, create operator GUIs, and ensure NIST-traceable results. Collaboration with customers and engineers is essential as you document procedures and train staff.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI; must be eligible and willing to upgrade to TS/SCI w/polygraph.
• Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in an engineering field, and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or Master's with 6-10 years; at least 12 years of work experience can be used in lieu of degree/combined with education.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience taking a physical DUT (electrical/mechanical hardware) and building a custom automated test system around it - not testing an existing software product.
• Demonstrated experience with bench test equipment from Agilent, Keysight, HP, Tektronix, and National Instruments, including power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, counters, power meters, signal & waveform generators, electronic loads, and audio/noise/signal/modulation/power analyzers.
• Working knowledge of Python and/or LabVIEW used to write custom test automation, instrument drivers, and analysis for hardware.
• Understanding of measurement traceability, calibration, and repeatable test data (NIST-traceable).
• Demonstrated experience/training operating electronic devices such as transmitters, receivers, and power supplies.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills, including the ability to document systems, train others, and work directly with customers.
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Take a customer-designed physical DUT (electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical) and determine what must be proven about it.
• Connect and configure bench instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum/power analyzers, signal/waveform generators, NI hardware, multimeters, power supplies) to the DUT.
• Write custom test automation and analysis software in Python and/or LabVIEW to control the test setup and interpret results.
• Develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments and simulation to validate the DUT under realistic conditions.
• Build operator-facing GUIs so engineers or technicians can run the test.
• Establish and validate repeatable, calibrated, NIST-traceable test data.
• Maintain and improve existing automated test systems, fixtures, and instrument drivers.
• Support configuration management for test software and system architecture across platforms.
• Train engineers and technicians on running the automated test systems you build.
• Engage with customers to understand testing needs, demonstrate capabilities, and support business development.
• Document test procedures, system architecture, and requirements, including:
• - Test and inspection requirements documents
• - Multimedia/user documentation for the test system
• - System documentation for hardware and software components
• - Test program style guides and GUI/architecture updates for current and next-generation systems
• Attend meetings and reviews; communicate with the program manager, engineers, and customer team members.
• Communicate with external parties such as mission partners and vendors.

Skills

Active TS/SCI

Python

LabVIEW

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Master's degree (optional)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

NI hardware

Power supplies

Spectrum analyzers

LabVIEW

Python

Job description

Leidos seeks a Test Engineer to support a government contract in the National Capital Region. You will take a customer-designed DUT and build the test capability around it by wiring bench instrumentation and writing Python/LabVIEW automation to produce calibrated data.

You will develop HIL test environments, create operator GUIs, and ensure NIST-traceable results. Collaboration with customers and engineers is essential as you document procedures and train staff.