Entry Avionics Test Engineer- SW/EE - Leidos

Polluxa, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense is seeking an energetic Entry Avionics Test Engineer to join our hardware-in-the-loop test team supporting Hypersonics initiatives. You will mentor and lead a group of test engineers and manufacturing technologists, guiding the delivery of robust test solutions that meet program goals.

From day one, you will implement standards for testing, drive Agile practices, and serve as the primary interface to customers and program leadership, ensuring clear communication and timely

Qualifications

• Direct and develop a team of test engineers and manufacturing technologists.
• Develop and implement standards for test operations to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Review testing methods and specify tests for devices and procedures.
• Lead adoption of Agile methodologies and digital engineering practices.
• Serve as primary interface to clarify requirements and provide progress updates.

Responsibilities

• Direct and develop a team of test engineers and manufacturing technologists with mentoring and performance management.
• Develop and implement departmental standards, procedures, and best practices for test operations.
• Review and approve testing methods for standard and special devices.
• Drive adoption of Agile methodologies and digital engineering practices using JIRA and Confluence.
• Leverage IMS and MS Project for program-level integration and scheduling.
• Serve as primary customer interface to clarify requirements and provide progress updates.
• Lead and represent the team in design reviews and technical interchange sessions.
• Prioritize schedules and resource allocation based on timelines.

Skills

Team leadership

Agile methodologies

Digital engineering practices

Customer interface

Mentoring

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Microsoft Project

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