Embedded Software Test Engineer

Leidos Holding$87K — $157K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years in software testing, integration, and verification of embedded systems, or 2+ years with MS degree.
  • Strong Python scripting and debugging skills.
  • Experience in software automation testing and test frameworks.
  • Ability to analyze complex test data and map requirements to test scenarios.

Responsibilities

  • Support testing and validation of embedded systems in technical environments.
  • Troubleshoot software, networking, and hardware integration issues.
  • Collaborate with development and engineering teams to ensure system quality.
  • Generate and maintain comprehensive software test documentation.
  • Conduct post-test analysis and report on findings.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Flexible work arrangements and supportive work culture.
Full Job Description

The Embedded Software Test Engineer will support testing and validation activities for embedded systems within complex technical environments. The ideal candidate willpossessextensive software testing and automation experience, with a strong background in Python scripting, debugging, and test framework development. This role requires the ability to troubleshoot across embedded software, networking, hardware interfaces, and automated test environments while supporting the full software test lifecycle from planning through post-test analysis and reporting. The Senior Software Test Engineer will collaborate closely with software developers, systems engineers, hardware engineers, and program stakeholders to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of embedded system applications and integrated platforms.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).

  • 4+ years of experiencein software testing, integration, and verification of embedded systems or 2+ years with MS degree.

  • Experience testing embedded systems and integrated hardware/software platforms.

  • Experience with software automation testing and automated test environments.

  • Strong Python scripting and debugging skills.

  • Experience developing andmaintainingautomation frameworks.

  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex test data.

  • Experience mapping requirements to test scenarios, procedures, and verification activities.

  • Experience developing andmaintainingRequirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs).

  • Experiencevalidatinginterfaces between software, firmware, and hardware components.

  • Experience supporting regression testing and performance testing activities.

  • Experience with network analysis and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark.

  • Experience using Jira for defect tracking, task management, andSAFeworkflow support.

  • Experience inintegrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

  • Experience generating andmaintainingsoftware test documentation including STPs, STDs, and STRs.

  • Experience performing unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, performance testing, and formal testing activities.

  • Strong troubleshooting skills across embedded software, networking, hardware integration, and automation systems.

  • Experience conducting post-test analysis and documenting results.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Develop,maintain, and execute automated and manual test procedures for embedded software applications and integrated systems.

  • Support test and integration activities by developing, executing, and debugging Python-based automated test scripts to enhance test coverage, efficiency, and automation capabilities.

  • Design and implement automation frameworks and test harnesses to improve testing efficiency and coverage for embedded systems.

  • Perform testing within simulated environments, HWIL, andSIL test environments.

  • Perform unit testing, integration testing, system testing, regression testing, performance testing, and formal qualification testing of embedded systems.

  • Validate interfaces between software, firmware, and hardware components to ensure proper system integration and functionality.

  • Conduct post analysis ofcomplex test data,identifytrends, isolate root causes, and generate detailed findings, reports, and recommendations.

  • Generate,maintain, and update software test documentation including:

    • Software Test Plans (STP)

    • Software Test Descriptions (STD)

    • Software Test Reports (STR)

  • Map system and software requirements to test scenarios, test procedures, and verification activities to ensure full requirements traceability and coverage.

  • Develop andmaintainRequirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs) to support verification and validation activities.

  • Utilize tools such as Wireshark to troubleshoot network traffic, protocol behavior, and embedded system communications.

  • Implement and support CI/CD automated build and deployment pipeline integration efforts to enable automated testing within development workflows.

  • Use Jira to track defects, manage test activities, document issues, and supportSAFedevelopment workflows.

  • Participate in requirements reviews to ensure testability and traceability of embedded system and software requirements.

  • Support test planning activities, estimate testing effort, andassistwith test scheduling and resource planning.

  • Supporttechnical reviews, milestone reviews, customer demonstrations, and presentations including:

    • Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs)

    • TestReview Boards (TRBs)

  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve technical issues and improve product quality.



Original Posting:
July 2, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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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