Leidos

Aviation Software Test Engineer

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Huntsville, AL, USASenior
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Base Salary

$108k - $195k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Plan test strategies, design test methods, execute tests, and provide recommendations on software product quality.
  • Develop automated test scripts and robust software test infrastructures and frameworks in Linux and Windows.
  • Perform integration testing, informal manual testing, formal software qualification testing, fielding and support, and software product maintenance.
  • Review, edit, and generate engineering and testing documentation according to industry standards.
  • Participate as an integral member of an agile software team and contribute to tasking and progress reporting.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or an equivalent technical field, with an overall GPA of at least 3.0.
  • At least 8 years of relevant technical experience, or 6 years with a master’s degree.
  • Recent experience developing software or writing software test scripts in C++, Python, or Java.
  • Experience with both manual and automated testing tools and techniques, test methods and procedures, configuration management, and software quality engineering.
  • Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems and familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
  • Preferred experience includes software test leadership, automated UI testing, embedded systems, database architecture, Ubuntu 22.04, Agentic AI coding tools, and compliance with MIL-STD-882E or DISA STIGs.
  • Must reside in North Alabama or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville/North Alabama area.

Benefits

  • Onsite position based in the Huntsville, Alabama office.
  • The role supports multiple defense, aviation, and mission-critical software products across small development teams.

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About Leidos

10,000+ employees

Leidos builds and operates technology and engineering solutions for defense, intelligence, civil, and health agencies, including systems integration, cyber, enterprise IT, sensors, and healthcare IT. It primarily sells through government contracts and long-term programs, plus managed services and mission software. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos is a Fortune 500 public company on the NYSE; customers include U.S. defense and intelligence agencies and civil bodies such as the FAA.

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