Senior AI-Driven Systems Test Lead (ATC/KN-2)

Leidos; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a senior Test Engineer (Level 4) to lead verification, validation, and qualification of the SkyLine-X KN-2 program. You will design and maintain test frameworks aligning with safety and performance standards, leveraging AI/ML to enhance testing efficiency.

Responsibilities include integrating KN-2 in labs, executing system tests, supporting demonstrations, and mentoring junior engineers. Strong Linux, automation, and CI/CD experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or related technical discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience, or 6+ years with related Master's degree.
• Experience integrating and testing large-scale, distributed software systems.
• Strong Linux/UNIX administration and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with Python, Bash, or Shell scripting for automation and data analysis.
• Experience troubleshooting network configurations, connectivity, and distributed system interfaces.
• Experience developing automation solutions to improve engineering efficiency.
• Experience using automated test frameworks and scripts (e.g., Squish, Selenium, PyTest, Robot Framework) to run repeatable tests.
• Familiarity with integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for regression coverage.
• Experience with AI/ML techniques to enhance test automation, e.g., test case generation or anomaly detection.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, configure, and validate SkyLine-X KN-2 capabilities in physical and virtual labs.
• Execute system integration, verification, and validation to ensure proper operation in the National Airspace System.
• Support customer demonstrations, verification events, and acceptance testing with KN-2 stakeholders.
• Collaborate with software, systems engineering, networking, and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Analyze results, identify root causes, and document resolutions.
• Develop automated tools, scripts, and AI-assisted solutions to improve testing efficiency.
• Lead and mentor junior integration engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Coordinate integration activities with customer personnel and Leidos teams.
• Learn SkyLine-X architecture, interfaces, and operational workflows.

Skills

Linux/UNIX administration

Python scripting

Automation scripting

CI/CD pipelines

Docker/Podman

Test automation

Selenium

PyTest

Robot Framework

AI/ML in testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems

Tools

Docker

Podman

Selenium

PyTest

Robot Framework

Job description

Leidos seeks a senior Test Engineer (Level 4) to lead verification, validation, and qualification of the SkyLine-X KN-2 program. You will design and maintain test frameworks aligning with safety and performance standards, leveraging AI/ML to enhance testing efficiency.

Responsibilities include integrating KN-2 in labs, executing system tests, supporting demonstrations, and mentoring junior engineers. Strong Linux, automation, and CI/CD experience are essential.