Senior Embedded Test Engineer - Automation Focus

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a talented Embedded Software Test Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team to create solutions for complex problems, particularly missile defense systems. The Embedded Software Test Engineer will focus on testing and validation for embedded systems with strong emphasis on Python scripting, automation, and test framework development.

You will work with software, systems, and hardware engineers to ensure quality and performance across the full test lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in software testing, or 12+ years with a MS degree, in embedded systems.
• Experience with automated test environments and testing embedded software/hardware platforms.
• Strong Python scripting and debugging skills, and automation framework development experience.
• Ability to map requirements to test scenarios and create RTMs.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and defect tracking with Jira.
• Experience generating software test documentation (STP/STD/STR) and performing multiple testing levels.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support testing and validation activities for embedded systems within complex environments.
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks and test scripts to enhance coverage.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and hardware engineers to ensure quality and performance.
• Manage RTMs, traceability, and test documentation across the lifecycle.

Skills

Python scripting

Debugging

Automation testing

Test framework development

Analyze test data

Requirements mapping to test scenarios

RTMs management

Interface validation (software/firm/HW

Regression testing

Network analysis tools (Wireshark)

Jira usage

CI/CD integration for tests

Test documentation (STP/STD/STR)

Unit/Integration/Performance testing

DoD clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

Wireshark

Jira

Job description

Leidos is seeking a talented Embedded Software Test Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team to create solutions for complex problems, particularly missile defense systems. The Embedded Software Test Engineer will focus on testing and validation for embedded systems with strong emphasis on Python scripting, automation, and test framework development.

You will work with software, systems, and hardware engineers to ensure quality and performance across the full test lifecycle.