UAS Test Engineer
Huntsville, AL - USA
Job Summary
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact
At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We empower our teams contribute to our communities and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers our people and our community. Our Mission Vision and Values guide the way we do business.
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Leidos Defense Uncrewed Systems Integration and Test is seeking a motivated and ambitious UAS Test Engineerto join the Software Simulation Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) Technology and Certification position conducts comprehensive examinations to verify the functionality and performance of structures as well as assessments and evaluations of products systems or processes to verify performance reliability and compliance with specifications.
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Leidos Defense provides a diverse portfolio of systems solutions and services covering land sea air space and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT large-scale intelligence systems command and control geospatial and data analytics cybersecurity logistics training and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the worlds toughest security challenges for customers with cant fail missions. To explore and learn more click here!
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Primary Responsibilities
Work with software developers network engineers and systems engineers to integrate commercial and government software applications into Operating Systems.
Work within an Agile scrum development model producing full system installation images on a biweekly basis
Troubleshoot and address artifacts within Linux Windows and hypervisor environments including dependency issues version compatibility and operational bugs
Assess software application operation deployment and configuration written under various languages such as Bash PowerShell C Java and Python
Provide system integration support with external systems for both third-party engineering teams and end-users
Develop technical material including but not limited to System Description Documents Installation Guides Acceptance Test Procedures and Interface Control Documents.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in engineering Computer Science Cybersecurity Computer Information Systems or equivalent degree from an accredited university plus 2 4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters in engineering Computer Science Cybersecurity Computer Information Systems or equivalent degree from an accredited university with less than 2 years of relevant experience.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex system and software issues within Linux and Windows based environments
Experience with software and hardware testing systems integration or system administration
Experience with computing system architectures hypervisors and virtual machines.
General Internet and network troubleshooting and/or Network System Admin skills
Desire to work onsite with the highly dynamic and collaborative team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Must have or be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance.
Must be a resident of Huntsville AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville AL area.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with technical documentation writing
Experience with Atlassian Workflow management software
Experience with test management software
Experience with developing automated test frameworks and scripts is a plus
UNIX based Operating System and Windows certifications are a plus
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:
April 16 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 $59150.00 - $106925.00The 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.