Electronics Manufacturing Test Engineer

Leidos LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Electronics Manufacturing Test Engineer to support its defense electronics facility. You will collaborate across design, test and manufacturing to specify requirements and develop test hardware and software for production assemblies.

You will implement test software with Python, NI LabVIEW and TestStand, operate automated test equipment, troubleshoot to the component level, and help improve test procedures. U.S.

Qualifications

• BS with 4–8 years of relevant experience or MS with 2–6 years.
• Experience with electronic assembly testing including In-circuit Functional Testers.
• Proficiency in schematic capture tools.
• Experience developing test code in LabVIEW, TestStand, or Python.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic/electro-mechanical assemblies with standard test equipment.
• Proficient in production control processes and documentation.
• Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for final secret clearance.
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings and manufacturing docs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design, test and manufacturing engineers to define requirements and develop test hardware/software.
• Prepare and deploy test hardware for production testing and coordinate with suppliers.
• Develop and implement test software using NI LabVIEW, TestStand, or Python.
• Set up and operate manual/automated test equipment for functional, environmental, and life tests.
• Identify and mitigate test readiness issues and troubleshoot to the component level.
• Analyze test results and recommend corrective actions and process improvements.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documents and work instructions.

Skills

Test equipment operation

Python programming

NI LabVIEW

TestStand

Schematic capture tools

Production documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering (optional)

Tools

OrCAD

Altium

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. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos’ Defense Systems Electronics Manufacturing is seeking an Electronics Manufacturing Test Engineer to support our Electronics Manufacturing Facility. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, test, manufacturing engineers) to define requirements and develop test hardware/software.
• Prepare and deploy test hardware for production testing; coordinate with suppliers for hardware manufacturing.
• Develop and implement test software (using NI LabVIEW, TestStand, or Python) for production assemblies.
• Set up and operate manual/automated test equipment for functional, environmental, and life tests.
• Identify and mitigate test readiness issues; troubleshoot assemblies to the component level using standard test equipment.
• Analyze test results, recommend corrective actions, and suggest improvements to test procedures and assembly processes.
• Use schematic capture tools for hardware design; create and maintain manufacturing documents, work instructions, and inventory reports.
• Work on a range of products for both military and commercial customers.

Key Skills & Tools

• Test equipment: Multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, frequency counters, RF analyzers
• Software: Python, NI LabVIEW, TestStand, LabVIEW
• Schematic capture tools (e.g., OrCAD, Altium)
• Production documentation and control systems

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate should posses a BS and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Testing Experience: Experience with electronic assembly testing, including In-circuit Functional Testers.
• Hardware Design: Proficiency with schematic capture tools.
• Software Development: Experience developing test code in NI LabVIEW, TestStand, or Python.
• Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to troubleshoot electronic/electro-mechanical assemblies using standard test equipment.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in production control processes, document/spreadsheet creation for manufacturing.
• Documentation: Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a final secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• RF Knowledge: Understanding of RF test equipment (Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, RF Generators

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: September 15, 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00 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.