Production Test Engineer

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 59,150 - 106,925; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Test Engineer to join a team developing acceptance and qualification tests for electronic and mechanical components used in manufacturing programs. You will create, modify, and execute test plans, analyze data, and report results in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications include a BS in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering with 2–4 years of experience, proficiency with hand tools, DMM electrical

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering with 2–4 years of experience.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Proficient with hand tools and electrical troubleshooting (DMM).
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Capable of lifting 25 lbs in a manufacturing environment.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Final Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and execute test plans for development, qualification, and acceptance phases.
• Complete requirements verification and validation documentation and reports.
• Perform test data analysis and generate test reports from that analysis.
• Brief internal and external parties on test results and data.
• Debug software and/or hardware with various tools.
• Set up test equipment and perform functional testing of hardware and software.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent / team worker

Able to work in a focused technical 1

Education

BS in mechanical engineering

BS in aerospace engineering

BS in electrical engineering

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical troubleshooting (DMM)

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Oscilloscope / Voltmeter / Signal analyzer

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.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos' Defense Systems / Manufacturing is seeking a talented Test Engineer to join our team at our Platform Integration Facility located in Huntsville, AL. You will be supporting a rapidly growing program and will work along a group of test engineers (electrical/mechanical) and test technicians, developing acceptance and qualification testing procedures for multiple electronic and mechanical components. This position will be supporting ongoing test cases and establishing procedures, baselines, and methods for the manufacturing process.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Creating, modifying, and executing test plans for development, qualification, and acceptance phases of manufacturing projects.
• Completing requirements verification and validation documentation and reports.
• Performing test data analysis and generating test reports from that analysis.
• Briefing both internal and external parties on test results and data.
• Debugging software and/or hardware with various tools.
• The position is primarily in a manufacturing environment but may require working outside in all weather conditions.
• Candidate will also handle all tasks assigned by the supervisor and be writing reports and updating records.
• Candidate will be part of a diverse team whose work will include setting up test equipment, performing functional testing of hardware, confirming software functionality, setting up dynamic/climatic test environments, and subsystem AI&T.

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or electrical engineering with 2-4 years of experience.
• Candidate must demonstrate relevant skills in one or more focus areas, have good interpersonal skills, and have the desire to work in a highly focused technical team.
• Candidate must possess basic skills using hand tools, electrical troubleshooting (DMM), and MS Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Have advanced experience reading mechanical assembly drawings, electrical schematics, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Candidate must be able to work independently, or as part of a team, in a dedicated workforce.
• Candidate must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and must possess and/or be able to obtain and maintain a Final Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in acceptance testing including electrical devices, mechanical functions, software integration, and RF measurements.
• Working knowledge and operation of electronic test equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, voltmeter, signal analyzer/generator).
• Experience preparing and presenting briefings and/or demonstrations to customers and management.
• Organizational skills to document test procedures, test reports and support configuration management of the test equipment.
• Experience in the functional testing of avionics components.

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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.

Original Posting:

July 27, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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.

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.