Senior Test Engineer

Via Logic LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos’ Defense Systems RFS Division is seeking a Test Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, Alabama. The prospective employee will work within the PMO ASE, applying scientific theory, design experimentation, and engineering principles to the test and evaluation mission for Aircraft Survivability Equipment.

Responsibilities include leading test events, developing test plans, data acquisition and analysis, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful fielding of ASE.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Aircraft Survivability Equipment testing, including qualitative and quantitative assessment of sensors, jammers, software upgrades, and other ASE systems.
• Apply flight testing principles for 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.
• Assist engineers in test design, data analysis, and reporting of results.

Skills

Missile Systems

Weapon Systems

Infrared Seeker Systems

Radar Systems

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job 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 team.... 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).

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

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Original Posting

September 4, 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.