Entry-Level Test Engineer

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Entry-Level Test Engineer in Huntsville, AL. You will create and run test plans, document results, and brief stakeholders. The role requires a relevant B.S. and DoD clearance eligibility, with potential outdoor work and up to 50 lb lifting.

Preferred are experience with test planning, Python, LabVIEW, and Linux/MATLAB/Wireshark, along with system integration exposure. On-site position in the Huntsville area.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in computer engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering.
• Understanding of developing and executing hardware or software test plans and procedures.
• Hands-on experience with hardware, software, or system integration, troubleshooting and testing.
• Ability to document test artifacts, test results, and supporting technical deliverables.
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Residence in Northern Alabama or willingness to relocate to Huntsville, AL.

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.
• Possibly work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Travel for test events around ~4 weeks per year.

Skills

Test planning

Documentation

Hardware testing

Software testing

System integration

DoD clearance

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in electrical/computer engineering or computer science

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

Linux

MATLAB

Wireshark

Oscilloscope

Job description

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!

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.
• Candidate must be US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security 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.

Original Posting:

September 24, 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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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.