Flight-Test Software & Integration Engineer

Leidos Inc; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Software Test & Integration Engineer in Natick, MA to own software-related challenges, support flight testing, and work across government and contractor teams on an established software codebase.

The role focuses on software testing, integration, and cybersecurity activities within a multidisciplinary team, requiring strong Python/C/C++ skills, Linux experience, and DoD-related knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (4+ years of experience may substitute for degree).
• US Citizenship; ability to obtain/maintain CAC.
• Proven abilities with Python and/or C/C++ programming and software development.

Responsibilities

• Flight Test & Field Operations Support: travel to drop zones/test ranges; set up ground stations and telemetry equipment; perform pre-drop checks and data validation.
• Software Integration Support: serve as SME for Cargo Aerial Delivery team; develop and execute software test procedures; operate SIL/HIL systems.
• Cybersecurity Support: focal point for CWG and RMF activities; prepare cybersecurity docs; run vulnerability scans and track remediation.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Git/GitLab workflows

Software configuration management

Software integration

Linux CLI

Embedded software

Logs/telemetry analysis

Communication

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

SIL (Software-in-the-Loop)

HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop)

Telemetry/flight-log parsers

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Software Test & Integration Engineer in Natick, MA to own software-related challenges, support flight testing, and work across government and contractor teams on an established software codebase.

The role focuses on software testing, integration, and cybersecurity activities within a multidisciplinary team, requiring strong Python/C/C++ skills, Linux experience, and DoD-related knowledge.