Lead Test Engineer

Description

Job Description:

Seeking a highly capable and experienced test engineer to join the Leidos team and lead the Test and Evaluation (T&E) efforts in support of various maritime and undersea systems for the US Navy.  Projects include undersea autonomous systems, undersea sensing and communications systems, and integration with Naval vessels and support systems. Previous DoD program-of-record experience is favored. Previous experience with electromechanical hardware, electronics, and software integrated system test is preferred

Primary Responsibilities

• Work closely with the SE team to perform a system requirements analysis (SRVM/RTVM)
• Review the program’s formal Statement of Work dealing with system/product testing to ensure a complete understanding of the full scope of testing
• Develop/document detailed test plans, procedures, reports, and master test plans
• Decompose test cases into constituent tests in collaboration with the development engineering team.
• Work with design engineers, production personnel, customers, and other stakeholders to identify and develop verification methods for system, subsystem, and component level requirements
• Planning, managing, and tracking project test efforts
• Provide field support planning, shipboard mobilization/de-mobilization support, shipboard at-sea testing and operational support, and other field support in general.
• Manage a small team consisting of other test engineers.
• Lead, direct and review the work of team who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
• Provide primary input to hiring, firing, promotion, performance, and rewards decisions for direct reports.

Basic Qualifications

• Skills commensurate with primary responsibilities described above.
• BS degree and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work without close supervision.
• Strong, effective, and professional communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues; creative in determining approach or action to take in non-routine situations.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders, and work in enclosed spaces.
• Previous experience with electromechanical hardware, electronics, and software integrated system test.
• Ability to travel to other Leidos sites at least 25% of the time
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Maritime systems and/or ocean engineering experience greatly preferred.
• Prior experience leading cross-functional engineering teams
• Prior experience with unmanned underwater vehicles and associated electronics/sensors, underwater cables/connectors, control and monitor electronics, launch and recovery subsystems, and system-to-host interfaces, including acoustic ranging and communications. 

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 45,000 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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