Software Test & Integration Engineer – Flight Test Focus

Leidos; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Software Test & Integration Engineer to support the DEVCOM SC mission in Natick, MA. You will lead software-focused work within a multidisciplinary team, driving issues to resolution and supporting flight testing.

You’ll maintain a government-owned codebase, work across government and contractor partners, and contribute to cybersecurity activities. The role emphasizes software verification, lab and field testing, and hands-on integration with SIL/HIL setups, with travel up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, CS, or related field and 4+ years of experience; alternate combos acceptable
• US Citizenship; ability to obtain CAC
• Proven Python and/or C/C++ programming; strong Linux skills; experience with software testing and integration

Responsibilities

• Flight Test & Field Operations Support: travel to drop zones and test ranges; configure ground stations and telemetry; perform pre-drop checks; analyze flight data and support go/no-go decisions; troubleshoot issues in field conditions
• Software Integration Support: act as SME for Cargo Aerial Delivery; develop and execute software test procedures; operate SIL/HIL systems; maintain internal tools like telemetry parsers and analysis scripts
• Cybersecurity Support: coordinate with CWG/RMF; prepare security documentation; run vulnerability scans and track remediation

Skills

Python

C/C++

GitLab

Software testing

Linux

Embedded software

Software integration

Reading software logs

Education

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

Tools

GitLab

SIL/HIL systems

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Software Test & Integration Engineer to support the DEVCOM SC mission in Natick, MA. You will lead software-focused work within a multidisciplinary team, driving issues to resolution and supporting flight testing.

You’ll maintain a government-owned codebase, work across government and contractor partners, and contribute to cybersecurity activities. The role emphasizes software verification, lab and field testing, and hands-on integration with SIL/HIL setups, with travel up to