Associate Test Engineer

Leidos Holding$69K — $125K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • ABET-accredited B.S. in computer engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering with 2+ years experience, or a Master's degree in a related field.
  • Experience developing and executing hardware or software test plans.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware, software, or system integration and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with tracking test results, defects, and verification evidence.
  • Resident of or willing to relocate to the North Alabama area.
  • U.S. Citizenship required with ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance.
  • Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Create, modify, and execute test plans to meet program requirements.
  • Complete verification and validation documentation and reports.
  • Brief internal and external parties on test results and data.
  • Minimal travel for test events (approx. 4 weeks a year).

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative team culture.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Involvement in cutting-edge defense technology projects.
Full Job Description

Leidos Defense, Systems Integration and TestTeam, is seeking an Associate Test Engineer. We are a diverse team that works to implement unique solutions for complex problems in the defense sector, including but not limited to kinetic and directed energy defensive and offensive platforms as well as RADAR and other surveillance and sensor technologies. Our team works across multiple business sectors, with industry partners, and directly with the customer. We strive to have a variety of skillsets personally and across the team to meet the needs of our customers.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Creating, modifying, and executing test plans to satisfy program requirements.

  • Completing requirements verification and validation documentation and reports.

  • Briefing both internal and external parties on test results and data.

  • The position may require minimal travel for test events (approximately 4 weeks a year).

Basic Qualifications

  • Requires an ABET accredited B.S. or equivalent degree in computer engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering with 2+ years of prior experience or Masters degree in related field.

  • Candidates must have experience developing and executing hardware or software test plans and procedures.

  • Candidates must have direct, hands-on experience with hardware, software, or system integration, troubleshooting and testing.

  • Familiarity with tracking test results, defects, and verification evidence.

  • Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.

  • US Citizenship is required and ability to obtain and maintain and DoD Secret clearance.

  • The position may require working outside in all weather conditions and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience with test planning and execution.

  • Working knowledge and operation of electronic test equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, voltmeter, signal analyzer/generator)

  • Working knowledge of software languages Python and LabVIEW.

  • General experience with Linux, MATLAB, and Wireshark.

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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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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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