Test Team Lead

Leidos

$87K — $157K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • ABET accredited B.S. degree in relevant engineering or equivalent + 4+ years experience, or 2+ years with MS degree.
  • Experience in defense or commercial test engineering practices.
  • Proficient in developing and executing hardware/software test plans.
  • Hands-on experience in hardware/software/system integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Must be eligible to obtain/maintain secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Execute program requirements in collaboration with customers and contractors.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans.
  • Compile verification and validation documentation and reports.
  • Coordinate testing efforts and resources across multiple events.
  • Engage with OEMs to ensure timely product delivery.
  • Present test results and data to internal and external stakeholders.
  • May involve outdoor work and lifting up to 50 pounds. Travel required for testing (approximately 4 weeks annually).

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse and unique defense solutions.
  • Access to collaboration with industry partners and multiple business sectors.
  • Potential for professional growth and skills development.
  • Exposure to advanced technologies in kinetic, directed energy, and sensor fields.
Full Job Description
Leidos' Defense Systems, Systems Integration and Test Team is seeking a Integration Engineer Team Lead.... 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
  • Working directly with the customer and contractors to execute program requirements.
  • Creating, modifying, and executing test plans to satisfy program requirements.
  • Completing requirements verification and validation documentation and reports.
  • Coordinating test personnel and equipment across multiple events.
  • Work directly with OEM's and internal MFG to reliably get product to market.
  • Briefing both internal and external parties on test results and data.
  • The position may require working outside in all weather conditions and lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • The position may require minimal travel for test events (approximately 4 weeks a year).


Basic Qualifications
  • The position requires an ABET accredited B.S. or equivalent degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or systems engineering with 4+ years of experience or 2+ years with MS degree.
  • Candidates must have knowledge of and experience with defense or commercial test engineering practices and processes.
  • 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.
  • Eligibility to be able to obtain/maintain secret security clearance.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Five to eight 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, C, C++, C# and or firmware languages for Xilinx or Altera devices
  • Experience with Linux, Matlab, Labview, and WireShark
  • Experience preparing and presenting briefings and/or demonstrations to customers and management
  • Planning and executing demonstration tests and US Gov't test ranges/facilities


Original Posting:
April 23, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.

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