IFPC Test Engineer

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

Job summary

Leidos Defense, Systems Integration and Test Team in Huntsville, AL seeks a Test Engineer to design, modify, and execute test plans for hardware and software across development, qualification, and acceptance phases. You will perform environmental testing, verify requirements, analyze data, and debug hardware/software while collaborating with customers and cross‑functional teams.

The role requires 4+ years of related experience, a relevant engineering degree, U.S.

Qualifications

• ABET accredited BS degree in engineering with 4+ years of experience.
• Experience with defense or commercial test engineering practices and processes.
• Hands-on experience with hardware, software, or system integration, troubleshooting and testing.

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 the aforementioned responsibilities.

Skills

Test planning

Test execution

Hardware testing

Software testing

System integration

Python

C

C++

C#

Linux

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Wireshark

FPGA firmware

Electronic test equipment

Customer briefings

Demo tests

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree

Tools

Xilinx

Altera

Job 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?

At Leidos Defense, Systems Integration and Test Team, 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

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

More details are available here.

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Commitment and Diversity

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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