Hardware Test Engineer

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support the Integrated Threat Warning Laboratory at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. You will manage the full lifecycle of testing for a highly automated HITL architecture, including test plan development, V&V, and integration of new capabilities.

You will also ensure the long-term integrity of the lab's testing infrastructure and bring robust debugging skills to troubleshoot issues during testing.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience with at least 1 year in testing & integration.
• Experience programming in C and C++.
• Proficiency with Matlab and debugging skills.
• Understanding of Ethernet TCP/IP and sockets (client/server).
• Strong communication skills for multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate test equipment for daily testing.
• Execute tests and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Document test progress and maintain logs of completed tests.
• Develop, write, and execute comprehensive test plans.
• Lead integration of new instrumentation into the testbed.
• Collaborate with vendors to develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Manage and organize large volumes of test data.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Matlab

Debugging

TCP/IP networking

Communication

Testing & integration

Education

BS in Computer Engineering

Job 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 (not a complete list)

• Set up and calibrate test equipment needed for each day of testing
• Execute daily tests and troubleshoot any problems that arise
• Documenting the test progress and keeping 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)
• Managing and organizing 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++
• 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 writingExperience with optical systems and radiometrics
• Working knowledge of embedded systems

Pay Range

$87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.