Software Test Engineer

Sacbar; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join a dynamic, agile software team building a mobile-centric user application. You will own manual and automated testing to ensure product quality across UI and backend components.

You will collaborate with System Engineers and Developers, author test documentation, and contribute to CDRLs while operating in an environment that emphasizes rapid iteration and rigorous quality gates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8-12 years of related experience. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 8 years of experience in software testing and/or software development.
• Experience with a scripting language: Python, JavaScript, and related others.
• Experience with implementing regression testing for software.
• Experience performing illity testing, especially performance testing.
• Familiarity and/or experience using automated test tools on software projects.
• The ability to communicate effectively with both Product Owners and software developers.
• Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies.
• DoD 8570 approved security certification (i.e., Security +, CISSP, etc.) (Will be required 90 days after hire)

Responsibilities

• Author and execute manual and automated test cases to ensure product requirements are met.
• Author and maintain tools, techniques, and practices for assuring the testing of the product.
• Participate in agile planning events, analysis and design events, and reviews
• Ensure that quality checks and acceptance criteria are satisfied before code merges can occur.
• Ensure complete and timely reporting on bugs and test results.
• Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
• Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
• Write testing documentation and help finalize all system and software documentation CDRLs for the program.
• Familiarity working on programs using the Agile Scrum methodology

Skills

US citizenship

Security clearance

Software testing

Python/JavaScript scripting

Agile Scrum

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Git

Jira

Automated testing tools

Job description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Software Test Engineer in our INTEL Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Job Summary

The Software Test Engineer will be part of a dynamic team working in an agile software development environment that is building a user application to run on mobile device form factors. The Software Test Engineer will be responsible for the quality of the developed product and participating in manual and automated testing operations.

This position requires someone who is proactive and passionate about ensuring the quality of software deliverables and can participate in both the manual and automated testing of user interface and backend software implementations effectively. In addition, the Software Test Engineer will work with System Engineers, Developers and other Testers to accurately author the test based documentation required for the project.

Primary Responsibilities

• Author and execute manual and automated test cases to ensure product requirements are met.
• Author and maintain tools, techniques, and practices for assuring the testing of the product.
• Participate in agile planning events, analysis and design events, and reviews
• Ensure that quality checks and acceptance criteria are satisfied before code merges can occur.
• Ensure complete and timely reporting on bugs and test results.
• Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
• Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
• Write testing documentation and help finalize all system and software documentation CDRLs for the program.
• Familiarity working on programs using the Agile Scrum methodology

What you will like about this position...

• Being part of an amazing team of professionals all passionate about the vision of the product and the positive impact it provides to our many customers.
• Implementing a wide variety of technologies and the use of powerful industry-standard development tools and practices.

Required Qualifications

• Position requires US citizenship and an active Secret DoD security clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8-12 years of related experience. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 8 years of experience in software testing and/or software development.
• Experience with a scripting language: Python, JavaScript, and related others.
• Experience with implementing regression testing for software.
• Experience performing “illity” testing, especially performance testing.
• Familiarity and/or experience using automated test tools on software projects.
• The ability to communicate effectively with both Product Owners and software developers.
• Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies.
• DoD 8570 approved security certification (i.e., Security +, CISSP, etc.) (Will be required 90 days after hire)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to quickly become proficient in new tools/technologies.
• Ability to identify efficiencies and process improvements between the development and testing disciplines.
• Experience in Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with a version control system (e.g., Git, SVN).
• Experience with an issue/problem tracking system (e.g., VersionOne, Jira).
• Experience with continuous integration environments (e.g., Jenkins).
• Proficiency with MS Office Products (i.e., Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint).

Desired Skills

• Agile certification
• Knowledge of DevOps practices

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.

Original Posting

July 6, 2026

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.