Software Test & Evaluation Engineer

Leidos; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Software Test & Evaluation Engineer to lead testing across DoD software systems. You will collaborate with government customers and engineers to embed testing into the software development lifecycle and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards.

Responsibilities include planning and executing tests, analyzing results, and reporting findings to support acceptance, risk mitigation, and mission assurance. A TS/SCI with Poly clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 8+ years of software testing experience.
• Experience planning and executing test cases, scripts, and procedures for complex software systems.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, RMF, and NIST standards.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with government customer and teams to integrate testing into the SDLC for DoD programs.
• Analyze test results, identify defects/vulnerabilities, and report findings for acceptance and risk mitigation.
• Execute functional, performance, regression, security, and integration testing; document defects and verify resolutions.

Skills

Mission focus

Technical proficiency

C/C++

Python

Git/GitLab/Jenkins

Agile

Security clearance TS/SCI with Poly

Automated testing tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Tools

Selenium

JUnit

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Software Test & Evaluation Engineer in our Intel Sector. 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.

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced software test engineer to develop and conduct tests of software systems to evaluate compliance with specifications, requirements, and cybersecurity standards. The candidate will be able to analyze test results, identify defects/vulnerabilities, and report findings to support acceptance, risk mitigation, and mission assurance.

Job Responsibilities/Qualifications

• Mission Focus: Work directly with government customer as well as a team of software engineers and systems engineers to integrate testing into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) within classified DoD programs. Execute functional, performance, regression, security, and integration testing; document defects and verify test resolutions.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in planning and executing test cases, scripts, and procedures for complex software systems. Proven track record with software testing, and quality assurance. Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, secure software testing practices and DoD standards (RMF, NIST). Candidate will analyze reports, test results, including risk assessments, compliance evaluations and recommendations for software improvements or acceptance. Proficient with test tools such as Selenium and JUnit. Knowledge of embedded systems architectures and test experience using embedded systems
• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in technical discipline plus eight (8) years of relevant software testing experience.
• Programming background in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with Git, GitLab, and Jenkins.
• Experience working in an Agile environment, Agile Development/Agile Process Experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing or specifying standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness.
• Demonstrated experience using automated testing tools.
• Security Clearance: Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph to be considered for this role.
• Desirable Skills: Experience with automated testing frameworks. Familiarity with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevSecOps), and testing within the DoD environment.

Original Posting

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.

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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.