Senior Test Engineer

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Sector in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Test Engineer to join the Airworthiness Test and Evaluation group. Responsibilities include leading tests, planning, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration for Aircraft Survivability Equipment.

Required is a Bachelor's in a technical field and an active Secret clearance, with 8+ years of related experience. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to support MIL-STD testing and DoD program milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Excellent communication skills essential.
• Experience leading and executing test events and developing test plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute testing events, develop test plans and procedures for hardware and software testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on HW/SW integration and data analysis.
• Provide traceability from requirement to technical specifications.
• Support development of Test Strategy and TEMP; lead the T&E IPT and TRRs.
• Support testing with OEM and Government Test Agencies for developmental and operational tests.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Active Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Description

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 RFS Division is seeking a Test Engineer to join our Airworthiness Test and Evaluation group.

The Leidos group has an opening for a Test Engineer position available in Huntsville, Alabama. The prospective employee will function within the PMO ASE, aiding Product Offices through the application of scientific theory, design experimentation, and engineering principles in the test and evaluation mission for Aircraft Survivability Equipment. Responsibilities include participating as a team member in cost estimating, test planning and execution, data acquisition, data analysis, and reporting for designated flight-test and field test projects. The individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive hardware/software (HW/SW) integration, collect and analyze test data, and incorporate user feedback. Apply core technical skills to troubleshoot, identify, and resolve anomalies discovered during testing, ensuring the successful fielding of Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE).

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

Leidos Defense Systems Sector 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.

• Aircraft Survivability Equipment testing, including but not limited to, qualitatively and quantitatively assess sensors, jammers, software upgrades, and other aircraft survivability systems.
• Apply practical knowledge to flight testing principles and concepts applicable to the developmental and system qualification testing of DoD aircraft.
• Provide traceability from requirement to technical specifications.
• Lead and execute testing events, develop test plans and procedures for hardware and software testing.
• Assists other engineers in the design and execution of tests, analysis of data, and the reporting & documentation of results, including the interpretation of the significance of the findings.
• Support the development of the Test Strategy and/or Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
• Lead the T&E Integrated Product Team (IPT) and conduct Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs).
• Support the development of test and evaluation input into Milestone documentation such as the Systems Engineering Plan (SEP), Program Protection Plan (PPP), Systems Specification, Performance Work Statement (PWS) and/or Statement of Work (SoW).
• Support test planning with the OEM and the Government Test Agencies to include ATEC and its subordinates for developmental and operational test events to include Live Fire Test & Evaluation (LFTE).
• Participate and/or lead T&E WIPT sub-working groups such as LFTE, Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE), test Modeling and Simulation (M&S), etc.

Basic Qualifications.

• Familiar with Missile Systems, Weapon Systems, Infrared Seeker Systems, and/or Radar Systems
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 8+ years of prior experience leading and executing test events and developing test plans and procedures for hardware and software testing
• Excellent communication skills
• Must possess and maintain an active secret clearance. (U.S. Citizenship is required)
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications.

• Highly organized, demonstrating the ability to work independently at times due to fast-paced and highly productive work environment
• Experience working on aircraft survivability programs
• Previous military experience or familiarity with army aviation platforms
• Ability to create design documentation, requirements specifications, and other technical documentation

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.

Pay Range: $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.