Test Engineer - DUT Automation & HIL (Python/LabVIEW)

Leidos; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Test Engineer to support a government contract in the National Capital Region. You will take a customer-designed DUT and build the test capability around it by wiring bench instrumentation, writing Python/LabVIEW automation, and establishing repeatable, calibrated data for downstream engineers and technicians.

You will develop HIL environments and run simulations, create operator GUIs, and ensure test data is NIST-traceable.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI; must be eligible and willing to upgrade to TS/SCI w/polygraph.
• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 6–10 years; 12 years can substitute.
• Hands-on experience taking a physical DUT and building a custom automated test system around it.
• Experience with bench test equipment from Agilent, Keysight, HP, Tektronix, and NI including power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and RF analyzers.
• Working knowledge of Python and/or LabVIEW used to write custom test automation, instrument drivers, and analysis for hardware.
• Understanding of measurement traceability and NIST-traceable data.
• Experience operating electronic devices such as transmitters, receivers, and power supplies.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills and ability to document systems and train others.

Responsibilities

• Determine what must be proven about a customer-designed DUT and build the test capability around it.
• Connect bench instrumentation to the DUT and configure the test setup.
• Write Python and/or LabVIEW automation to control tests and analyze results.
• Develop hardware-in-the-loop test environments and simulations.
• Build operator-facing GUIs for running tests and viewing results.
• Establish and validate repeatable, calibrated, NIST-traceable data.
• Maintain and improve automated test systems, fixtures, and drivers.
• Train engineers and technicians on the test systems and tests.

Skills

Python

LabVIEW

Test automation

DUT testing

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Agilent equipment

Keysight equipment

HP instruments

Tektronix instruments

National Instruments (NI)

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Leidos seeks a Test Engineer to support a government contract in the National Capital Region. You will take a customer-designed DUT and build the test capability around it by wiring bench instrumentation, writing Python/LabVIEW automation, and establishing repeatable, calibrated data for downstream engineers and technicians.

You will develop HIL environments and run simulations, create operator GUIs, and ensure test data is NIST-traceable.