Hardware Test Engineer

Leidos; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Test Engineer in Dayton, Ohio. In this role, you will support the Integrated Threat Warning Laboratory, managing the full lifecycle of testing activities including test plan development and execution, vendor collaboration, and troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Computer Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including programming in C and C++. A DoD Secret clearance is also required. The role offers a competitive pay range of $87,100 to $157,450.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience, with at least 1 year in testing & integration.
• Understanding of Ethernet TCP/IP and client/server protocols.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain a clearance.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate test equipment for daily testing.
• Execute daily tests and troubleshoot problems that arise.
• Document test progress and maintain logs of completed tests.
• Develop, write, and execute comprehensive test plans.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Matlab proficiency

Debugging skills

Communication skills

Collaboration with vendors

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support the Integrated Threat Warning Laboratory at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. As the Test Engineer, you will be involved in the full lifecycle of testing activities for a custom, highly-automated hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) architecture. This includes test plan development, vendor collaboration, verification and validation (V&V), and the integration of new capabilities. You will be responsible for not only executing tests but also ensuring the long-term integrity and advancement of the lab's testing infrastructure. It is important that the successful candidate have good debugging skills to troubleshoot problems that may arise during testing.

Primary Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate test equipment needed for each day of testing
• Execute daily tests and troubleshoot any problems that arise
• Document the test progress and keep logs of completed tests
• Develop, write, and execute comprehensive test plans
• Lead the integration of new instrumentation and capabilities into the testbed
• Collaborate with vendors to develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Manage and organize large amounts of test data

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, with at least 1 year of experience in testing & integration
• Experience programming in C and C++ and proficiency with Matlab
• Understanding of Ethernet TCP/IP and sockets (client/server protocol)
• Strong communication skills to engage with multidiscipline teams
• Excellent debugging skills
• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain a clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with systems engineering principles and V&V processes
• Experience with test plan development and technical writing
• Experience with optical systems and radiometrics
• Working knowledge of embedded systems

Pay Range

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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.

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