TPS Systems Test Engineer

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

A leading technology and defense company is seeking a Systems Test Engineer focused on the Tomahawk Planning System. This role involves requirements analysis, software testing, and may require some travel. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of experience, and an active Top Secret clearance. The position offers a salary range of approximately $92,300 to $166,850 annually and includes multiple benefits.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with active DoD Top Secret clearance, ability to upgrade to TS/SCI.
• Operational experience with Tomahawk Planning System (TPS) mission planning is highly desired.
• Good technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Requirements analysis, software design analysis, specification reviews, test planning, test execution.
• Domestic and some international travel may be required - possibly up to 25% per year.
• Develop solutions to technical problems that require collaboration.

Skills

Strong knowledge of software engineering

Software programming

Databases including SQL

Test automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related experience

Job description

Make an Impact with Leidos. At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the dedication of our diverse and talented teams. United by a shared commitment to our customers’ success, we empower our people, support our communities, and operate sustainably. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide every aspect of our work, ensuring we do the right thing—for our customers, our people, and the world around us.

Position

TPS Systems Test Engineer

Location

Washington Navy Yard, DC

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the dedication of our diverse and talented teams. United by a shared commitment to our customers’ success, we empower our people, support our communities, and operate sustainably. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide every aspect of our work, ensuring we do the right thing—for our customers, our people, and the world around us.

Thrive in a Mission‑Focused Environment

The Leidos Defense Sector provides advanced systems, solutions, and services across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. From enterprise IT and large‑scale intelligence systems to cybersecurity, geospatial analytics, logistics, and training, we support some of the nation’s most critical defense missions. Our teams take on challenges where failure is not an option—and succeed.

We are seeking a Systems Test Engineer focused on Tomahawk Planning System (TPS) to join our team at the Washington Planning Center to support the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) segment of the Tomahawk Weapon System (TWS) located at the Washington Navy Yard. This System Test Engineer will be focused on TPS and will be part of the System Test Engineering Team. The System Test Engineer will work in support of the Leidos Systems Engineering contract with the US Navy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Requirements analysis; software design analysis, specification reviews, user documentation inspection; test planning, test execution (functional, integration, regression and more), test results recording and reporting, operational test scenario development, milestone review participation, and site acceptance testing at multiple end-user locations as necessary.
• Domestic and some international travel may be required - possibly up to 25% per year.
• Activities also include reviews and evaluation of products and processes and participation in various Engineering review boards.
• Works independently to achieve day-to-day objectives.
• Develops solutions to technical problems that may require collaboration with internal experts.
• Regularly communicates and leads internal project team members, management, and external organizations and customers as necessary.
• Responsible for project schedules and performance requirements are met.
• Contributes to the development of the organization's goals and objectives and process improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related experience. Additional experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement.
• US Citizen; Currently possessing an active DoD Top Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to a TS/SCI clearance upon hire.
  
• Operational experience with Tomahawk Planning System (TPS) mission planning is highly desired.
• Strong knowledge of software engineering, software programming, databases including SQL, system interface testing, and test automation is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer applications languages technologies and/or capabilities required for this position.
• Good technical writing and communication skills.

Ready to make an impact? Start your next career chapter with Leidos—apply today! If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting

March 18, 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 $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.