Sr. Test Engineer

Description

Job Description:

Leidos is a FORTUNE 500 company bringing a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in the national security, engineering, and the health industries. We are seeking Test Engineer Leads to support Post Production Software Support (PPSS) and Post Deployment Software Support (PDSS) engineering and technical services to the CECOM IEW&S Directorate Sensors and Mission Division (SMED) based in Aberdeen MD with operations located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Successful candidates will support our customer in creating capabilities and providing technical services, subject matter expertise, and software solutions and services for platforms such as the Long-Range Advanced Scout Surveillance System (LRAS3), Biometric Automated Toolset Army (BAT-A), Second Generation Forward Looking Infrared (2GF), Persistent Surveillance System Tethered (PSS-T), and Common Sensor Payload (CSP), Guardrail Common Sensor (GRCS), Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System (EMARSS), Tactical SIGINT Payload (TSP), Airborne Reconnaissance Low (ARL-E), Small Tactical Radar Lightweight (STARLite) and a full range of related Aerial Sensors Suite of Systems.  This support is an essential in maintaining readiness for today’s modern platform sensor systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Defines, documents, analyzes, performs, and interprets developmental tests for new and/or modified products or product components. 

• Investigates and resolves operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel. 

• Provides technical support and advice to other engineering groups. 

• Devises and applies testing procedures for parts or sub-assemblies received from outside vendors. 

• Participates in and lead the development, maintenance and refinement of internal quality control and reliability programs.

• Act as a guide and assist other engineers when required or asked.

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or engineering discipline.

• Five+ (5+) years functional experience requirements traceability, system-of-systems integration and testing, test planning, development and execution testing.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated experience working within matrixed teams.

• Understanding and experience in the complete life-cycle of the software in military systems.

• Must possess an active Secret security clearance, and ability to obtain a Top Secret.

• Experience leading a team.

• Functional experience with test automation; creating automated test cases and test scripts to include Selenium and Eggplant

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree is desirable.

• Active Top Secret clearance.

• Familiarity with CECOM Software Engineering Center Post Deployment Software Support (PDSS) & Post Production Software Support (PPSS) processes a plus.

• Functional experience in software testing related to Army tactical systems.

Pay Range:

Covid Guidance

In order to enter Leidos facilities in the U.S. and to attend Leidos events outside our facilities, employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or maintain proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours of entry. In addition, we are receiving guidance from certain customers that onsite contractor personnel will need to be fully vaccinated to access customer facilities. If you are not vaccinated, please consider getting your COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact your Talent Acquisition POC. 

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 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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