Hypersonics Flight Avionics Test Engineer

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense seeks a Test Engineer for the CHGB program on the Hypersonics team. You will design automated tests for avionics hardware, develop test software, and support hardware-in-the-loop simulations to validate flight-critical systems.

The role blends hardware and software expertise, requires familiarity with CI/CD, and involves collaboration with electrical, software, and mechanical engineers to meet mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 4+ years of prior relevant experience in test engineering for electronic systems or Master's degree in related field with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or LabVIEW.
• Familiarity with test automation and CI/CD practices.
• Understanding of electronics design, including reading schematics.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing and embedded systems.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, RS232, Ethernet).
• Ability to use test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators).
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and Agile development methods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL area.
• US Citizenship is required and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated test procedures for avionics hardware components and systems.
• Develop test software using modern languages (Python, C/C++, LabVIEW) within a CI/CD framework.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop test systems that simulate real-world conditions for avionics components.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and mechanical engineers to optimize product performance.
• Document test requirements, procedures, and results using digital engineering tools.
• Apply 'test-like-you-fly' methodologies to ensure products meet mission requirements.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and provide technical recommendations.
• Participate in review boards and technical interchange meetings with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Python

C/C++

LabVIEW

Test automation

CI/CD

Electronics design

Hardware-in-the-loop

Communication protocols (SPI, I2C, RS-

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Git

GitLab

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Leidos Defense seeks a Test Engineer for the CHGB program on the Hypersonics team. You will design automated tests for avionics hardware, develop test software, and support hardware-in-the-loop simulations to validate flight-critical systems.

The role blends hardware and software expertise, requires familiarity with CI/CD, and involves collaboration with electrical, software, and mechanical engineers to meet mission requirements.