Entry-Level Test Engineer

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Sector in Huntsville, AL is seeking an Entry Level Test Engineer to support test planning, execution, and documentation for defense programs. The role involves working with hardware and software test activities, interfacing with cross-functional teams, and meeting program requirements in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant bachelor’s degree and hands-on testing experience, with the ability to obtain a DoD secret clearance and work in various

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Computer Engineering, CS, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience developing and executing hardware or software test plans.
• Hands-on hardware, software, or system integration and testing.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and execute test plans to satisfy program requirements.
• Complete requirements verification and validation documentation and reports.
• Brief internal parties on test results and data.
• Work outside in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Travel for test events (approximately 4 weeks per year).

Skills

Test planning

Requirements verification

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Hardware testing

Software testing

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Computer Engineering, CS, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Voltmeter

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Wireshark

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.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Systems, Systems Integration and TestTeam is seeking an Entry LevelTest Engineer…. We are a diverse team that works to implement unique solutions for complex problems in the defense sector, including but not limited to kinetic and directed energy defensive and offensive platforms as well as RADAR and other surveillance and sensor technologies. Our team works across multiple business sectors, with industry partners, and directly with the customer. We strive to have a variety of skillsets personally and across the team to meet the needs of our customers.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector 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. To explore and learn more, click here!

Primary Responsibilities.

• Creating, modifying, and executing test plans to satisfy program requirements.
• Completing requirements verification and validation documentation and reports.
• Briefing internal parties on test results and data.
• The position may require working outside in all weather conditions and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• The position may require minimal travel for test events (approximately 4 weeks a year).

Basic Qualifications.

• The position requires an ABET accredited B.S. or equivalent degree in computer engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering.
• Candidates must have basic understanding of developing and executing hardware or software test plans and procedures.
• Candidates must have direct, hands‑on experience with hardware, software, or system integration, troubleshooting and testing.
• Ability to document test artifacts, test results, and supporting technical deliverables.li>
• Candidate must be US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret clearance.
• Candidate must be a resident of Northern Alabama or willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL.

Preferred Qualifications.

• 0+ years of experience with test planning and execution.
• Basic knowledge and operation of electronic test equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, voltmeter, signal analyzer/generator)
• Basic experience software languages Python and LabVIEW.
• Basic experience with Linux, MATLAB, and Wireshark.

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:

Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

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, 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.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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.