Lead Avionics Test Engineer - Hypersonics & Agile

Koitecc Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Defense in Huntsville, AL is seeking an energetic Senior Avionics Test Engineer to lead a hardware-in-the-loop test team supporting Hypersonics programs. You will mentor engineers, set test standards, drive Agile practices, and manage interfaces with customers and suppliers.

The role requires strong leadership, production test expertise, and ability to coordinate cross-functional resources. Travel up to 25% and US citizenship with Secret Clearance eligibility are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• 8+ years of related experience in test engineering, manufacturing, or production test environments (OR Master's degree with 6+ years of experience)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role managing technical personnel
• Proven ability to manage technical teams and foster professional development
• Strong understanding of production test methodologies, equipment, and validation processes
• Experience developing and implementing departmental procedures and standards
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder management and customer interaction
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present technical information to diverse audiences
• Experience with budget management, resource allocation, and schedule prioritization
• Ability to work full-time at our Huntsville, AL facility with up to 25% travel
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Direct and develop a team of test engineers and manufacturing technologists with mentoring, performance management, and professional development
• Develop and implement departmental standards, procedures, and best practices for test operations to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Review and approve testing and evaluation methods for standard and special devices, specifying required tests and recommending changes to equipment and procedures
• Drive adoption of Agile methodologies and digital engineering practices using JIRA for task management and Confluence for documentation
• Leverage JIRA insights to maintain and update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in Microsoft Project, collaborating with scheduling team for program-level integration
• Serve as primary customer interface to clarify requirements, provide progress updates, and manage expectations
• Lead and represent the team in design reviews, customer meetings, and technical interchange sessions with stakeholders, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Prioritize schedules and resource allocation based on product introduction timelines, manufacturing schedules, and engineering milestones
• strategically leverage cross-functional Leidos resources and manage outsourcing relationships to optimize team capability and cost-effectiveness
• Identify team strengths/weaknesses and assign work to maximize effectiveness while balancing internal growth with strategic partnerships
• Assist in evaluation and purchasing decisions for test equipment and capital investments
• Maintain technical proficiency with hands-on involvement in test system development, providing guidance and troubleshooting support for complex challenges

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Test engineering

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical/Computer/Manufacturing Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

GitLab

Microsoft Project

IMS

Job description

Leidos Defense in Huntsville, AL is seeking an energetic Senior Avionics Test Engineer to lead a hardware-in-the-loop test team supporting Hypersonics programs. You will mentor engineers, set test standards, drive Agile practices, and manage interfaces with customers and suppliers.

The role requires strong leadership, production test expertise, and ability to coordinate cross-functional resources. Travel up to 25% and US citizenship with Secret Clearance eligibility are expected.