Leidos · 1 day ago
Aviation Software Test Engineer
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$87K/yr - $157K/yr
2+ years expLeidos is dedicated to making the world a safer place, focusing on innovative solutions in the Defense Industry. They are seeking an Aviation Software Test Engineer to develop and test software for tactical strike and sensor solutions, emphasizing automated testing and software quality assurance.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Direct participation as an integral team member who performs key roles with respect to test planning, test strategy and design, test execution, software engineering processes, and recommendations on product quality
Reviewing, editing, and generating various documents used for engineering and testing purposes per industry standards
Developing automated scripts in Linux for a variety of applications
Perform as part of an agile software team for tasking and progress reporting
Qualification
Required
At least a bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
2-8 years of relevant technical experience
Recent experience with software development and/or writing software test scripts using one of the following Object-Oriented Programming languages: C++, Python, or Java
Experience in both manual and automated test tools and techniques
Aptitude for the technical skills required for software test, configuration management, and software quality engineering concepts
Experience developing test methods and procedures for software products using scripting and/or compiled languages
Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
Analytical and process improvement skills along with a personal drive for details and quality workmanship
Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Good communication skills
Must be a resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to the Huntsville-North Alabama area
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
Preferred
Experience writing user interface (UI) tests with automated UI testing technologies
Experience writing software in compliance with applicable industry safety and cyber standards (MIL-STD-882E, DISA STIGs)
Candidate is expected to accept constructive feedback from more senior software team members
The ability to work across multiple products under development by multiple small teams
Experience with Agentic AI coding tools
Current active DoD Security Clearance
Benefits
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Amy Smith
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
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