Automated Test Engineer

Leidos Holding$92K — $166K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience with 8+ years in related areas.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI with Polygraph.
  • Experience with Selenium WebDriver for automation testing.
  • Familiarity with Git or similar version control software.
  • Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and Agile-Scrum methodology.
  • Proficiency in API and endpoint testing.

Responsibilities

  • Design test strategies, plans, and cases based on specifications.
  • Automate test cases utilizing Selenium WebDriver.
  • Estimate and track progress on test case writing and execution.
  • Execute various test types including functional, smoke, and regression tests.
  • Report and manage defects through validation and closure. 
  • Engage in daily scrum meetings and system design sessions.
  • Gather and track testing metrics to support process improvement.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule with occasional remote work opportunities.
  • Professional development and supportive collaborative team environment.
  • Opportunity to participate in innovative projects within the defense sector.
Full Job Description

Leidos has an exciting opening for you as our next TS/SCI Automated Test Engineer to play a critical role with the design, engineering, development and deployment of software supporting DIA-National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC) under our 10-year DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP) contract. You will have impact as part of a mission focused, solutions oriented, and adaptive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. You will play a key role with the testing and deployment of Leidos designed, developed and deployed DoD-wide applications. While the work is primarily conducted on-site at our client location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and, occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. Percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/deliverables.

As a valued member of the team,you will work closely withfellow Test Engineers, User Services, Software Engineers, Systems Engineers, and Architects and will support key tasks such as:

  • Design test strategies, test plans, and test cases from requirements, design documents and specifications for testing across different platforms and with an emphasis on manual testing.
  • Automate test cases using Selenium WebDriver
  • Estimate test case writing and execution effort and keeping track of own progress.
  • Test case authoring and holding test case reviews with stakeholders.
  • Execution of test cases including functional, smoke, regression, and integration tests.
  • Reporting, tracking, validating, and closing defects.
  • Recording test results and reporting them.
  • Participation in daily scrum meetings.
  • Participate in system design sessions to provide input on testability of new features.
  • Support our processes by keeping track and gathering metrics on all testing activities.
  • Participate in all phases of risk management assessments and software/hardware development with emphasis on analysis of user requirements, test design and test tools selection.
  • Using metrics in quantitative project management concept to identify areas for improvement.
  • Providing innovative solutions for more efficient testing strategy.

You bring enthusiasm and initiative while having the ability to work well with people from different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience and meet the following qualifications:

  • BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience with 8+ years in software development, release management, or operations management or related field.
  • Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
  • Experience with Selenium WebDriver
  • Experience with Git or similar software
  • Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle and Agile-Scrum development methodology
  • Experience with API and endpoint testing
  • Experience with Continuous Integration pipeline
  • Experience in drafting test plans and test cases
  • Experience in using test management tools
  • Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of system integration activities.
  • Ability to work well/collaborate with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience as well as working within a team environment; Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing

You will wow us even more if you have some of these:

  • Familiarity with both Automated and Manual testing techniques
  • Experience with big data applications
  • Technical degree and/or certifications
  • Experience with Elastic Search and experience with writing and executing backend tests using Kibana
  • Scaled Agile Framework certification (SAFe Agilist or other)
  • Familiarity with GitFlow development model

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If youre looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo 1 because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 1 and moving faster than anyone else dares.



Original Posting:
July 17, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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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