Leidos · 5 hours ago
Space Hardware Test Lead
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $237K/yr
10+ years expLeidos is a technology leader serving government and commercial customers, and they are seeking a Space Hardware Test Lead to join their Defense Space Business Area. This role involves overseeing the testing, verification, and validation of complex space systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with customer requirements and quality standards.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and technical leadership for space payload systems test campaigns
Planning and execution of system test activities ensuring the system meets both technical and operational requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve issues during system testing phases
Contribute to defining and executing test procedures (white box and black box testing), as well as monitoring test progress to ensure timelines and quality standards are maintained
Develop test documentation, including test plans, reports, and analysis of results
Collaborate with the systems engineering and multi-disciplinary development teams to ensure successful system integration and compliance with all customer requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field (e.g., mechanical, electrical, systems, industrial), or related technical field with 12+ years of prior relevant experience or master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must have an active Secret security clearance to be considered
6+ years of experience with hardware and software integration/test of complex systems
Must be knowledgeable of system integration processes, test strategies, and tools
Knowledge of test methodologies, test planning, and test execution
3+ years of experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and related tools such as SysML
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Strong leadership and mentoring experience in technical team environments
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
Preferred
Experience as integration and test lead for space payload systems
Proficiency in system troubleshooting, debugging, and diagnostic techniques
Experience with agile development methodologies and their application in testing environments
Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to systems integration and test
Understanding of risk management processes related to system integration and testing
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD TOP SECRET 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
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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