Testing Engineer

Leidos; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Vista, CA is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support the Leidos Production Facility. You will develop, implement, and maintain testing processes, hardware, and software for manufacturing, including automated test equipment (ATE) and test fixtures.

The role emphasizes reducing test times, improving yield, troubleshooting production failures, and collaborating with R&D to ensure testability in new products.

Qualifications

• Proficient with electronic test instruments such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Experience writing test programs in Python, C++, or LabVIEW.
• Familiar with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) implementations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement test strategies, programs, and scripts for ATE.
• Design, build, and maintain test fixtures and hardware.
• Provide daily production support and troubleshoot assembly/component failures.
• Analyze data from automated testing to improve yield and productivity.
• Collaborate with R&D for New Product Introduction and testability.
• Document procedures and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Electronic test instruments

Test programming

Automated Test Equipment

Embedded systems knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Test fixtures design

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support the Leidos Production Facility in Vista CA. As the Test Engineer, ensure product quality and reliability by developing, implementing, and maintaining testing processes, hardware, and software in manufacturing. Key roles include creating automated test programs (ATE), Designing test fixtures, troubleshooting production failures, reducing test times, improving yield and ensuring products meet specifications.

Primary Responsibilities (not a complete list):

• Test Strategy & Program Development: Design, develop, and implement test strategies, test programs, and scripts for Automated Test Equipment (ATE).

• Hardware Design & Maintenance: Design, build, and maintain test fixtures, test hardware, and debug Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCAs) to component levels.

• Production Support & Troubleshooting: Provide daily support to manufacturing, troubleshoot assembly/component failures, and determine if issues are product-related or test-related and create troubleshooting guides for production.

• Yield Improvement & Data Analysis: Analyze data from automated testing to identify trends, enhance productivity, and improve manufacturing yield.

• New Product Introduction (NPI): Work with R&D engineering teams to introduce new products into manufacturing, ensuring testability (Design for Test).

• Documentation & Standardization: Document test procedures, specifications, and process changes to maintain quality standard s.

Basic Qualifications:

• Technical Skills: Proficient with electronic test instruments (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters), test programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, LabVIEW), and ATE systems.

• Background: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. May consider additional experience in lieu of a degree.

• Work Environment: work directly in manufacturing environment, often spending time in labs for debugging.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience, with at least 1 year of experience in testing & integration

• Experience with test plan development and technical writing

• Working knowledge of embedded systems

• Strong communication skills to engage with multidiscipline teams

• Excellent debugging skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of embedded systems

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Original Posting:

September 4, 2026

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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.

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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