Automated Test Engineer

Leidos is seeking an Automated Test Engineer to support a government contract in the National Capital Region (NCR). The ideal candidate will be able to develop test programs to support automated test systems to test hardware primarily using LabVIEW and/or Python. The Automated Test Engineer will be responsible for writing and maintaining source code creating and maintaining software applications and applying frameworks involved in software releases to support automated testing of hardware.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and/or modify testing scripts to automate testing and validate testing sufficiency

• Maintain hardware and software associated with the automated testing systems

• Recommend and implement improvements to existing automated test systems and protocols

• Support a software configuration management system for automated testing

• Maintain system architecture to ensure versatility and consistency across multiple platforms

• Train and assist other users with development of an automated platform training encompassing automated and manual execution of test protocols as applicable

• Provide input to test and system documentation improvements to capabilities build roadmaps and update software as required

• Update or develop the documentation when necessary to support automated testing including but not limited to:

  • Test and inspection requirements

  • Multimedia documentation of the automated test system

  • System documentation for hardware and software where applicable to the automated test system

  • Updates to test program style guide GUI development and architecture for existing and next generation test and measurement systems

• Attend meetings and reviews

• Communicate with internal team members across multiple areas the contract PM and customer team members

• Communicate with external parties such as sub-contractors mission partners and vendors

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a TS/SCI with Poly; may consider a candidate with a TS/SCI for upgrading

• Bachelor of Science degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience. 12 years of work experience can be used in lieu of degree/combined with education

• Demonstrated experience using LabVIEW and/or Python to develop automated testing scripts

• Demonstrated experience/training in the operation of electronic devices such as transmitters receivers power supplies and audio/video recorders

• Demonstrated experience in maintaining automated testing systems

• Demonstrated experience with commercial test equipment from Agilent Keysight HP Tektronix and National Instruments to include power supplies multimeters oscilloscopes counters power meters signal & waveform generators electronic loads and audio noise signal modulation and power analyzers

• Demonstrate strong written/verbal communications problem solving organizational and interpersonal skills including willingness and ability to document and share information

• Able to work well in a team environment and as an individualcontributor

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable of electronics and electrical engineering principals (voltage current RF)

• Experience with manual test and inspection (T&I)

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