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Senior Test Engineer

Leidos


Job Location:

Huntsville, AL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 92300 - 166850
Posted: 6 September 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 4 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 sustainable. 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 Systems RFS Division is seeking a Test Engineer to join our team. Airworthiness Test and Evaluation group.

The Leidos group has an opening for a Test Engineer position available in Huntsville Alabama. The prospective employee will function within the PMO ASE aiding Product Offices through the application of scientific theory design experimentation and engineering principles in the test and evaluation mission for Aircraft Survivability Equipment. Responsibilities include participating as a team member in cost estimating test planning and execution data acquisition data analysis and reporting for designated flight-test and field test projects. The individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive hardware/software (HW/SW) integration collect and analyze test data and incorporate user feedback. Apply core technical skills to troubleshoot identify and resolve anomalies discovered during testing ensuring the successful fielding of Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE).

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Leidos Defense Systems Sector 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.
  • Aircraft Survivability Equipment testing including but not limited to qualitatively and quantitatively assess sensors jammers software upgrades and other aircraft survivability systems.
  • Apply practical knowledge to flight testing principles and concepts applicable to the developmental and system qualification testing of DoD aircraft.
  • Provide traceability from requirement to technical specifications.
  • Lead and execute testing events develop test plans and procedures for hardware and software testing.
  • Assists other engineers in the design and execution of tests analysis of data and the reporting & documentation of results including the interpretation of the significance of the findings.
  • Support the development of the Test Strategy and/or Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
  • Lead the T&E Integrated Product Team (IPT) and conduct Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs).
  • Support the development of test and evaluation input into Milestone documentation such as the Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) Program Protection Plan (PPP) Systems Specification Performance Work Statement (PWS) and/or Statement of Work (SoW).
  • Support test planning with the OEM and the Government Test Agencies to include ATEC and its subordinates for developmental and operational test events to include Live Fire Test & Evaluation (LFTE).
  • Participate and/or lead T&E WIPT sub-working groups such as LFTE Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) test Modeling and Simulation (M&S) etc.

Basic Qualifications.

  • Familiar with Missile Systems Weapon Systems Infrared Seeker Systems and/or Radar Systems
  • Bachelors degree in a technical discipline and 8 years of prior experience leading and executing test events and developing test plans and procedures for hardware and software testing
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Must possess and maintain an active secret clearance. (U.S. Citizenship is required)
  • Experience working in a team-oriented collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications.

  • Highly organized demonstrating the ability to work independently at times due to fast-paced and highly productive work environment
  • Experience working on aircraft survivability programs
  • Previous military experience or familiarity with army aviation platforms
  • Ability to create design documentation requirements specifications and other technical documentation

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Original Posting:
September 4 2026

For 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 $92300.00 - $166850.00

The 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:

Senior IC


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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.

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