Entry Avionics Test Engineer — Lead HIL Testing Team

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense in Huntsville, AL is seeking an energetic Entry Avionics Test Engineer to lead the hardware-in-the-loop test team supporting hypersonics. You will bridge engineering, program leadership, and customers, driving Agile practices and digital engineering to deliver reliable test systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical, 2+ years of related experience, strong leadership, and ability to travel up to 25%. Candidates must be US citizens and eligible for Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field from an ABET-accredited institution

Responsibilities

• Direct and develop a team of test engineers and manufacturing technologists with mentoring, performance management, and professional development

Skills

Team leadership

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Technical mentorship

Effective communication

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical/Computer/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

GitLab

Microsoft Project

IMS

Job description

Leidos Defense in Huntsville, AL is seeking an energetic Entry Avionics Test Engineer to lead the hardware-in-the-loop test team supporting hypersonics. You will bridge engineering, program leadership, and customers, driving Agile practices and digital engineering to deliver reliable test systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical, 2+ years of related experience, strong leadership, and ability to travel up to 25%. Candidates must be US citizens and eligible for Secret clearance.