Entry Avionics Test Engineer- SW/EE

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

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 is seeking an energetic, technically savvy Entry Avionics Test Engineer to join our hardware in the loop test team supporting the Hypersonics technology at Leidos on various programs. This role is the "face of the team" - driving positive change through modern Agile methodologies, digital engineering practices, and collaborative leadership. The ideal candidate combines technical depth with people management skills, serving as the bridge between engineering teams, customers, and program leadership. You'll empower your team of electrical engineers and manufacturing technologists while strategically leveraging cross-functional Leidos resources and external partners to deliver mission-critical test systems efficiently.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct and develop a team of test engineers and manufacturing technologists with mentoring, performance management, and professional development
• Develop and implement departmental standards, procedures, and best practices for test operations to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Review and approve testing and evaluation methods for standard and special devices, specifying required tests and recommending changes to equipment and procedures
• Drive adoption of Agile methodologies and digital engineering practices using JIRA for task management and Confluence for documentation
• Leverage JIRA insights to maintain and update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in Microsoft Project, collaborating with scheduling team for program-level integration
• Serve as primary customer interface to clarify requirements, provide progress updates, and manage expectations
• Lead and represent the team in design reviews, customer meetings, and technical interchange sessions with stakeholders, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Prioritize schedules and resource allocation based on product introduction timelines, manufacturing schedules, and engineering milestones
• Strategically leverage cross-functional Leidos resources and manage outsourcing relationships to optimize team capability and cost-effectiveness
• Identify team strengths/weaknesses and assign work to maximize effectiveness while balancing internal growth with strategic partnerships
• Assist in evaluation and purchasing decisions for test equipment and capital investments
• Maintain technical proficiency with hands-on involvement in test system development, providing guidance and troubleshooting support for complex challenges

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field from an ABET-accredited institution
• 2+ years of related experience in test engineering, manufacturing, or production test environments (OR Master's degree in relevant field)
• Proven ability to manage technical teams and foster professional development
• Strong understanding of production test methodologies, equipment, and validation processes
• Experience developing and implementing departmental procedures and standards
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder management and customer interaction
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present technical information to diverse audiences
• Experience with budget management, resource allocation, and schedule prioritization
• Ability to work full-time at our Huntsville, AL facility with up to 25% travel
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related engineering field
• Experience managing Agile/Scrum teams in a technical environment
• Proficiency with digital engineering tools: JIRA (task management, reporting), Confluence (wiki/documentation), GitLab (version control)
• Experience integrating Agile task data with traditional project management tools (Microsoft Project, IMS)
• Background in aerospace or defense industry production test environments
• Experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD practices
• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing standards (IPC/J-STD-001, IPC-A-600/610/620)
• Knowledge of environmental and reliability testing (HALT/HASS)
• Experience managing supplier/subcontractor relationships and outsourcing technical work
• Prior experience with proposal development and cost estimation
• Understanding of test equipment calibration and metrology
• Experience with cross-functional team coordination across large organizations
• Prior DoD program experience and existing SECRET clearance
• Familiarity with modern collaboration platforms (Microsoft Teams, Confluence, JIRA, SharePoint, etc.)
• Experience with data-driven decision making and test metrics analysis

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.

Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

Pay and benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.