Senior Test Engineer

Leidos Inc; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Test Engineer for the Chinook Program in the United States. You will lead test planning, design, and execution for web-based and enterprise applications, developing automated and manual test cases and integrating them into CI/CD workflows.

The role requires collaboration with software developers, systems engineers, and stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the SDLC. You will perform functional, integration, regression, system, and performance testing, identify and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 8+ years of software testing or quality engineering experience.
• Experience testing enterprise applications throughout the SDLC.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes.
• Experience developing automated test solutions.
• Knowledge of functional, integration, regression, system, and performance testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, development, and execution of comprehensive test strategies.
• Develop and maintain automated and manual test cases for web-based and enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with developers, systems engineers, and stakeholders to ensure quality across the SDLC.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, system, and performance testing.
• Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects through resolution.
• Support CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated testing into DevSecOps workflows.
• Promote testing best practices and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Agile methodologies

CI/CD processes

Automated testing

Playwright

Cypress

JavaScript

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field

Tools

Playwright

Cypress

JavaScript

Python

Job description

Description

Job Description:

Make an Impact Where Innovation Meets Mission Success

At Leidos, we're solving some of the nation's most complex technical challenges by delivering mission‑critical capabilities to our customers. We're looking for a passionate Senior Test Engineer to join the Chinook Program to support one of our customers' applications, a critical capability that enables operational success through reliable, high‑quality software solutions.

If you're energized by building exceptional software, leading testing efforts, and collaborating with talented engineers in a fast‑paced Agile environment, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Why Join Leidos?

You'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in technology, solving complex challenges while delivering capabilities that truly matter. We offer meaningful work, opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a lasting impact.

Position may be performed in the following locations below.

• Gaithersburg, MD
• Alexandria, VA
• Chantilly, VA
• Englewood, CO
• St. Louis, MO
• Tucson, AZ

Clearance Level Required:

Active Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead planning, design, development, and execution of comprehensive test strategies.
• Develop and maintain automated and manual test cases for web-based and enterprise applications.
• Partner with software developers, systems engineers, and stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, system, and performance testing.
• Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution.
• Support CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated testing into DevSecOps workflows.
• Champion testing best practices across the team.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements that enhance software quality and program success.

Basic Qualifications:

• US citizenship is required per contract.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master's with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience.
• 8+ years of software testing or quality engineering experience.
• Experience testing enterprise applications throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes.
• Experience developing automated test solutions.
• Knowledge of functional, integration, regression, system, and performance testing methodologies.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate results and issues to technical and non‑technical customer stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (i.e., Playwright, Cypress, etc.) and scripting languages (JavaScript, Python).
• Familiarity with enterprise applications and large‑scale systems.
• Experience with API, UI, database, and performance testing.
• Knowledge of cloud‑native applications and containerized environments.
• Certifications such as ISTQB, CASTP, CAST, CSTE, Security+, or similar.

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Original Posting:

August 5, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.