Visual Simulation Software Test Engineer
Bethesda, MD - USA
Job Summary
Join Our Innovative Team at Leidos!
Leidos is at the forefront of revolutionizing simulation training and analysis for the U.S. Navy. As part of our High Fidelity Simulation (HFS) Portfolio we develop install and support Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Team Trainers for the US Navys submarine surface and surveillance fleets and systems. Our work directly impacts warfighter readiness and mission success ensuring the Navy is prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.
Why Youll Love Working Here
At Leidos every day can bring new challenges and adventures. Youll be at the cutting edge working with state-of-the-art technology to shape naval training systems like CIAT Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD).
Whats in It for You
Stability & Growth: Join one of the longest-running Leidos contracts spanning over 30 years. Enjoy career mobility and professional growth.
Flexibility: Work hours can be set up to accommodate your schedule. The position is 100% on-site in Bethesda and at travel locations.
Impactful Work: Engage in meaningful projects with systems going into production within six months. Your work matters here.
Position Overview
As a Software Test Engineer you will oversee definition design and execution of comprehensive test strategies to ensure the highest quality of our software products. You will collaborate closely with developers to identify report and troubleshoot bugs while contributing to an automated testing framework initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring the successful implementation of advanced simulation technologies that enhance Navy training capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Activities:
Develop test plans and schedules capturing strategy to ensure quality assurance of our visual simulation software product line.
Develop test procedures providing traceability to system requirements.
Generate test reports and document issue artifacts for correction by our development teams.
Review system requirements holistically to ensure compliance as components are modernized and tactical systems are upgraded.
Collaboration and Coordination:
Coordinate with internal and external teams to identify optimal test strategies throughout each software development release cycle.
Travel to integration and testing sites as well as fielded trainer locations to support installation testing and training events (estimated travel: 10%).
Required Education
Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering or Computer Science or experience in lieu of a degree.
Required Experience
U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. Government granted security clearance. Interim Secret security clearance required to begin employment.
At least 5 years of experience in software testing.
Experience testing in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Comfortable working in Linux and/or Windows environments.
Strong analytical organizational and communication skills.
Proactive mindset with the ability to influence complex projects and products.
Strong knowledge of QA methodologies: automated/manual testing system regression UAT.
Desired Experience
Experience with engineering tools such as Jira Confluence GitLab and Xray.
Keen eye for identifying edge cases and potential vulnerabilities
Experience with automated testing tools.
Experience with Jenkins pipelines containerized test environments and automated regression runs.
Previous experience in game quality assurance
ISTQB/ASTQB certificate
If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
March 27 2026For 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 $73450.00 - $132775.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.