Primary Responsibilities
Working directly with the customer and contractors to execute program requirements.
Creating, modifying, and executing test plans for development, qualification, and acceptance phases of hardware projects.
Completing requirements verification and validation documentation and reports.
Performing test data analysis and generating test reports from that analysis
Briefing both internal and external parties on test results and data.
Debugging software and/or hardware with various tools.
Basic Qualifications
The position requires an ABET accredited B.S. or equivalent degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or electrical engineering with 8+ years of prior relevant experience or master's degree in related field with at least 6 years of prior experience.
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.
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).
Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
Active secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Five or more years of experience with test planning and execution.
Working knowledge and operation of electrical and mechanical test equipment.
Working knowledge and operation of environmental test equipment.
Experience with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-810, or equivalent commercial or industrial testing.
Experience with Python, 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.
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Original Posting
November 12, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
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.