Systems Test Engineer

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

Job summary

Leidos seeks a senior test and evaluation engineer near Fort Meade to support NC3 missions. You will design and execute test plans, develop automated test tools, and analyze results to ensure mission readiness across multiple security classifications.

You will document methodologies, work with DoD stakeholders, and leverage MS Office and collaboration tools to communicate findings clearly. This role requires a TS/SCI clearance and extensive testing experience.

Qualifications

• Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Masters Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or educational equivalent.
• 10+ years in testing, evaluation of hardware/software, and documentation.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and collaboration tools (MS Teams, SharePoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Validate Mission Readiness with comprehensive test plans across security classifications.
• Engineer automated testing solutions and analysis tools to enable end-to-end assessment.
• Optimize system performance using network, voice, and video quality analysis tools.
• Deconstruct complex anomalies through root-cause analysis.
• Document methodologies and technical assessment reports.

Skills

Security clearance

Communication

Agile work style

Test planning

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

MS Teams

SharePoint

Job description

This role is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to contribute to critical national security efforts. The NC3 Enterprise Center serves as the Department of Defense’s lead organization for enterprise-level systems engineering and architecture for NC3. Under the leadership of the Commander, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), the team leverages subject matter expertise and best practices to transform mission and operational requirements into effective solutions and capabilities. This is a Mission Essential contract that must be performed under all circumstances to achieve its DoD component missions and responsibilities.

In this role, you will test and evaluate critical high assurance communication systems. These test and evaluation activities ensure national leaders have assured communications in both peacetime and wartime. The position encompasses responsibilities including test tool configuration and operation, developmental and operational test planning, test execution, test data analysis and report writing. You will work closely with our customers to develop and facilitate execution of detailed test plans.

This is your chance to be part of a team tackling some of the most significant challenges faced by our nation’s leaders. Working alongside our customer at Fort Meade, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your skills to meaningful work with far-reaching impact. Don’t wait—join our team and be part of the solution.

Primary Responsibilities

• Validate Mission Readiness – Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and procedures to conduct vulnerability, analytical, and technical assessments of complex communication systems across multiple security classifications.
• Engineer Automated Solutions – Design, develop, and integrate automated testing capabilities, methodologies, and analysis tools (GOTS/COTS) to enable continuous end-to-end assessment of system performance and security.
• Optimize System Performance – Configure and operate network, voice, and video quality analysis tools and modeling suites to evaluate system performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Deconstruct Complex Anomalies – Provide subject matter expertise in root cause analysis efforts to diagnose and resolve complex system and network issues uncovered during testing.
• Document Operational Truth – Create and maintain detailed documentation for all testing activities, including methodologies, analysis processes, and technical assessment reports.

Basic Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI clearance (mandatory).
• Education: Masters Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or educational equivalent.
• Experience: 10+ years in the following:
  • Providing tests and evaluations of hardware and/or software development.
  • Developing and documenting test plans and procedures.
  • Conducting testing, and evaluating and documenting results.
  • Preparing studies, plans, and analyses in support of a program.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (MS Teams, SharePoint).
• Communication: Strong written/verbal skills for technical documentation and presentations.
• Work Style: Ability to manage multiple tasks in an agile, dynamic environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with network data collection and testing tools and analysis techniques.
• Python programming and scripting skills.
• Understanding of/and experience with VoIP systems, codecs and transmission standards.
• Knowledge of National Leadership Command Capability or Senior Leader Command, Control and Communications Systems.

Experience working with Nuclear C3 community stakeholders such as Air Force, Navy, NC3 Enterprise Center, USSTRATCOM, USCYBERCOM, the Joint Staff, and OSD

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.