Junior Test Engineer

Description

Job Description:

Program Summary

The Leidos Cyber & SIGINT Solutions (CSS) Operation continues to grow in the Fort Meade and surrounding areas.  Join a tremendous technical team responsible for solving hard problems with true mission relevance on emerging technologies.  

This large, multi-year contract is seeking a Junior Test Engineer to support the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of large, active collection systems.   

Our legacy of over 20 years as the Prime Vendor gives you the confidence that you will be working with the organization’s top producer of critical SIGINT data. The work that's being done on this Leidos-led, prime contract is extremely important to the government and offers its team members the opportunity to work autonomously and explore the latest capabilities within the Intelligence Community.

Position Summary 

Analyzes system requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures, prepare for and conduct the data collection and analysis, and report status and results. Supports the development of Government test and evaluation documentation e.g., Test & Evaluation (T&E) Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, Event Test Plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E Reports. Works with other test organizations to support T&E program integration. Provides specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system functions, level, maturity, and performance area as assigned in the SOW.  

Capabilities 

• Conduct research into and apply knowledge of Government test and evaluation concepts and related engineering, acquisition, and operations activities as needed to support the T&E activities  

Required Experience 

• Active TS/SCI clearance with current Polygraph
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field combined with a minimum of Three (3) years’ Engineering experience.  
• Within the last 5 years, a minimum of 3 years’ experience in three (3) of the specializations listed below. 

** A BS degree in engineering, telecommunications, or related technical field may be substituted for experience in one specialization. **

• I. Signal Analysis
• II. Modern Tele-communications System and Networks
• III. Telephony Switching System
• IV. Communications Systems
• V. Cellular/Personal Communications Systems
• VI. TDM/PCM Multiplexing / Modulation /Switching Systems
• VII. Packet Switching System:
• VIII. Systems Engineering:
• IX. Operating Systems:
• X. Advanced Protocols

• Within the last 3 years, a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the development, integration, testing, and/or installation of systems, component specifications, recommending solutions, and preparing and conducting test plans.

• Within the last 3 years, a minimum of 2 years’ experience with the functionality and inter-processing of packet- and circuit-based HW & SW solutions to include configuring, changing, and optimizing solutions.

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Pay Range:

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 47,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.   For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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