MDS Systems Test Engineer

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to support the Mission Distribution System (MDS) for the Theater Mission Planning Center at the Washington Navy Yard, DC. This role focuses on system test activities within the Leidos Systems Engineering contract with the US Navy and requires active security clearance.

Responsibilities include requirements analysis, test planning, execution, and reporting, with travel up to 25% and collaboration with internal teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related experience.
• US Citizen; active DoD Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI.
• Operational experience with Tomahawk Mission Distribution System (MDS) and strike planning is highly desired.
• Working knowledge of software engineering, databases including SQL, and test automation.

Responsibilities

• Requirements analysis; test planning and execution across functional, integration, regression and more.
• Site acceptance testing at multiple end-user locations as necessary.
• Domestic and some international travel up to 25% per year.
• Lead internal project teams and communicate with customers and external organizations.
• Develops solutions to technical problems with internal experts.
• Ensure project schedules and performance requirements are met.
• Drive process improvement and organizational goals.

Skills

Tomahawk MDS

Test automation

Software testing

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Job description

Description

Position: MDS Systems Test Engineer

Location: Washington Navy Yard, DC

Clearance: Secret

Make an Impact with Leidos

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the dedication of our diverse and talented teams. United by a shared commitment to our customers’ success, we empower our people, support our communities, and operate sustainably. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide every aspect of our work, ensuring we do the right thing—for our customers, our people, and the world around us.

Thrive in a Mission‑Focused Environment

The Leidos Defense Sector provides advanced systems, solutions, and services across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. From enterprise IT and large‑scale intelligence systems to cybersecurity, geospatial analytics, logistics, and training, we support some of the nation’s most critical defense missions. Our teams take on challenges where failure is not an option—and succeed.

We are seeking a Systems Test Engineer focused on Mission Distribution System (MDS) to join our team at the Washington Planning Center to support the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) segment of the Tomahawk Weapon System (TWS) located at the Washington Navy Yard.

This System Test Engineer will be focused on MDS and will be part of the System Test Engineering Team. The System Test Engineer will work in support of the Leidos Systems Engineering contract with the US Navy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Requirements analysis; software design analysis, specification reviews, user documentation inspection; test planning, test execution (functional, integration, regression and more), test results recording and reporting, operational test scenario development, milestone review participation, and site acceptance testing at multiple end-user locations as necessary.

• Domestic and some international travel may be required - possibly up-to 25% per year.

• Activities also include reviews and evaluation of products and processes and participation in various Engineering review boards.

• Works independently to achieve day-to-day objectives.

• Develops solutions to technical problems that may require collaboration with internal experts.

• Regularly communicates and leads internal project team members, management, and external organizations and customers as necessary.

• Responsible for project schedules and performance requirements are met.

• Leads the development of the organization's goals and objectives and process improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related experience. Additional experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement.

• US Citizen; Currently possessing an active DoD Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to a TS/SCI clearance upon hire.

• Operational experience with Tomahawk Mission Distribution System (MDS) and strike planning is highly desired.

• Working knowledge of software engineering, software programming, databases including SQL, system interface testing, and test automation is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer applications languages technologies and/or capabilities required for this position.

• Good technical writing and communication skills.

• Experience with verification and validation test activities including development of test cases and procedures, execution of test procedures, documentation of test issues, and test reporting.

Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• 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.