Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer

Leidos is seeking a talentedSenior Embedded Software Test Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team within a matrixed organization to create unique solutions for complex problems specifically regarding missile defense systems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense space cyber and commercial fields Leidos provides responsive cost-effective engineering scientific and IT solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

The Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer will support testing and validation activities for embedded systems within complex technical environments. The ideal candidate willpossessextensive software testing and automation experience with a strong background in Python scripting debugging and test framework development. This role requires the ability to troubleshoot across embedded software networking hardware interfaces and automated test environments while supporting the full software test lifecycle from planning through post-test analysis and reporting. The Senior Software Test Engineer will collaborate closely with software developers systems engineers hardware engineers and program stakeholders to ensure the quality reliability and performance of embedded system applications and integrated platforms.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).

• 8 years of experiencein software testing integration and verification of embedded systems or 6 years with MS degree.

• Experience testing embedded systems and integrated hardware/software platforms.

• Experience with software automation testing and automated test environments.

• Strong Python scripting and debugging skills.

• Experience developing andmaintainingautomation frameworks.

• Ability to analyze and interpret complex test data.

• Experience mapping requirements to test scenarios procedures and verification activities.

• Experience developing andmaintainingRequirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs).

• Experiencevalidatinginterfaces between software firmware and hardware components.

• Experience supporting regression testing and performance testing activities.

• Experience with network analysis and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark.

• Experience using Jira for defect tracking task management andSAFeworkflow support.

• Experience inintegrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience generating andmaintainingsoftware test documentation including STPs STDs and STRs.

• Experience performing unit testing integration testing regression testing performance testing and formal testing activities.

• Strong troubleshooting skills across embedded software networking hardware integration and automation systems.

• Experience conducting post-test analysis and documenting results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Developmaintain and execute automated and manual test procedures for embedded software applications and integrated systems.

• Support test and integration activities by developing executing and debugging Python-based automated test scripts to enhance test coverage efficiency and automation capabilities.

• Design and implement automation frameworks and test harnesses to improve testing efficiency and coverage for embedded systems.

• Perform testing within simulated environments HWIL andSIL test environments.

• Perform unit testing integration testing system testing regression testing performance testing and formal qualification testing of embedded systems.

• Validate interfaces between software firmware and hardware components to ensure proper system integration and functionality.

• Conduct post analysis ofcomplex test dataidentifytrends isolate root causes and generate detailed findings reports and recommendations.

• Generatemaintain and update software test documentation including:

  • Software Test Plans (STP)

  • Software Test Descriptions (STD)

  • Software Test Reports (STR)

• Map system and software requirements to test scenarios test procedures and verification activities to ensure full requirements traceability and coverage.

• Develop andmaintainRequirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs) to support verification and validation activities.

• Utilize tools such as Wireshark to troubleshoot network traffic protocol behavior and embedded system communications.

• Implement and support CI/CD automated build and deployment pipeline integration efforts to enable automated testing within development workflows.

• Use Jira to track defects manage test activities document issues and supportSAFedevelopment workflows.

• Participate in requirements reviews to ensure testability and traceability of embedded system and software requirements.

• Support test planning activities estimate testing effort andassistwith test scheduling and resource planning.

• Supporttechnical reviews milestone reviews customer demonstrations and presentations including:

  • Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs)

  • TestReview Boards (TRBs)

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve technical issues and improve product quality.

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