UAS SW Test Engineer

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a UAS Software Test Engineer to join their team in Huntsville, AL. This role involves collaborating with UAS groups to ensure systems meet established requirements, supporting test planning, and automating testing processes using tools like Pytest and Selenium. With a focus on innovation and technology, this position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to critical defense solutions while working in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about making an impact and have the relevant experience, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in software testing and development.
• Understanding of DevOps environments and test tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with UAS groups for integration and testing.
• Support test planning and automation activities.

Skills

Azure DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Automated software testing

Pytest

Selenium

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Computer Science

Tools

Linux

Job description

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Systems RF Systems UAS Portfolio is seeking a UAS SW Test Engineer to join our team supporting Army UAS’ interoperability and software test. Our group has supported the interoperability testing, and technology evaluation and insertion to emerging UAS technologies for the Army’s UAS systems, as well as Joint service platforms.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

The ideal candidate should possess familiarity with Azure DevOps, specifically CI/CD pipelines, and will have supported the establishment of automated software testing, ranging from the writing of test cases to the automation of software testing using tools like Pytest for the verification of requirements. GUI testing is a plus, using tools such as Selenium.

Are you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today!

Primary Responsibilities.

• Collaborate with UAS groups in the integration and test of UAS systems per established requirements.
• Support test planning, test design and automation activities.
• Support command and control (C2) thread testing for UAS systems.

Basic Qualifications.

• BS in computer science, computer engineering or a related STEM field from an accredited institution with 4-8 years of applicable experience or Masters and 2-4 of relevant years of experience. In lieu of degree 10 years of recent relevant experience.
• Understanding of DevOps environments and test tools therein
• Understanding of SW development and test tools to support test and automation of test
• Understanding of basic UAS operations.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications.

• Direct support of UAS system testing.
• Familiarity with Linux SW development.
• Software development of specialized software test tools

Original Posting:

May 1, 2025

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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

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.

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