IFPC Test Engineer

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

Job summary

Leidos Defense is hiring a Test Engineer in Huntsville, AL. You will create and execute test plans for hardware projects, perform environmental testing, and compile verification reports.

The role requires hands-on testing, data analysis, and collaboration with customers and team members in a dynamic defense environment. Qualifications include an ABET-accredited engineering degree with 4+ years or a Masters with 2+ years, plus the ability to obtain a Secret clearance and work full-time on site in

Qualifications

• ABET accredited BS degree in computer, electrical, mechanical, aerospace engineering or a relevant field with 4+ years of experience or a Master’s with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with defense or commercial test engineering practices and processes.
• Experience developing and executing hardware or software test plans and procedures.
• Hands-on experience with hardware, software, or system integration, troubleshooting and testing.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional travel for test events (~4 weeks/year).
• Must work full-time in Huntsville, AL and be a U.S. citizen eligible for Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and execute test plans for development, qualification, and acceptance of hardware projects.
• Create, modify, and execute environmental testing on system and component level hardware.
• Complete verification and validation documentation and reports.
• Perform test data analysis and generate test reports.
• Debug software and/or hardware with various tools.
• Collaborate with customer and support personnel on responsibilities.

Skills

Test planning

Environmental testing

Requirements verification

Data analysis

Debugging

Customer interaction

Physical stamina

Education

ABET accredited BS in a relevant engineering field

Masters with 2+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Oscilloscope

Voltmeter

Signal analyzer/generator

Linux

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Wireshark

Python

C

C++

C#

Xilinx/Altera firmware familiarity

Job description

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Are you ready for your next career challenge?

Leidos Defense provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.

Leidos Defense, Systems Integration and TestTeam, is seeking a Test 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Creating, modifying, and Executing test plans for development, qualification, and acceptance phases of hardware projects.

• Creating, modifying, and executing environmental testing on system and component level hardware.

• Completing requirements verification and validation documentation and reports.

• Performing test data analysis generating test reports from that analysis.

• Debugging software and/or hardware with various tools.

• Working directly with the customer and other support personnel on of the afore mentioned responsibilities.

Basic Qualifications

• ABET accredited BS degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or relevant field with 4+ years of prior experience or Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.

• Candidates must have knowledge of and experience with defense or commercial test engineering practices and processes.

• Candidates must have experience 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.

• 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).

• Must be able to work full‑time in Huntsville, AL.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ of experience with test planning and execution.

• Experience with ESS, HALT, HASS, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-810, and/or CE compliance testing

• Working knowledge and operation of electronic test equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, voltmeter, signal analyzer/generator)

• Working knowledge of software languages Python, C, C++, C# and or firmware languages for Xilinx or Altera devices

• Experience with Linux, Matlab, Labview, and WireShark

• Experience preparing and presenting briefings and/or demonstrations to customers and management

• Planning and executing demonstration tests and US Gov't test ranges/facilities

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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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.