Seeking a highly capable mid-level software test engineer to join the Leidos team in support of various maritime and undersea systems for the US Navy.  Projects include undersea autonomous systems, undersea sensing and communications systems, and integration with Naval vessels and support systems. Previous DoD program-of-record experience is favored. Previous experience with software integrated system test is preferred. 

Primary Responsibilities

Work closely with the Software and Test Engineering teams to develop software test capabilities utilized as part of the Software development and integrated system verification processesDevelop/document detailed software test plans, procedures, reports, and master test plansDecompose test cases into constituent software tests in collaboration with the development engineering team.Work with design engineers, production personnel, customers, and other stakeholders to identify and develop verification methods for system, subsystem, and component level software requirementsProvide software field support planning, shipboard at-sea testing and operational support, and other field support in general as it relates to software execution and test and evaluationDevelopment, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of software programs for enhancements and new software-intensive systems and products.Development of software test products and tools used for design, development and maintenance of infrastructure, and platforms.

Review and test code across multiple projectsDevelop and write integration tests for softwareSupport development of unit and module testsWork with continuous integration systems to automate testingDocument and develop test plans for acceptance verification testsUnderstand software requirements to validate software designsUnderstand and read code for system autonomy software in C++ or other languagesIdentify software defects in new and legacy applications

Basic Qualifications

Skills commensurate with primary responsibilities described above.BS degree and 3-6 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.Basic language skills in C++ within a Linux environmentCore language skills in Python (or similar) for writing integration testsExperience with GTest or similar unit test frameworksExperience with Bamboo, Jenkins, or other Continuous Integration systemsAttention to detail when recording or executing testing eventsAn eagerness to collaborate with cross-functional teams to support overall system testingConstant integrity in working with our employees and customersStrong, effective, and professional communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills.Ability to take initiative in troubleshooting software and integrated system issues; creative in determining approach or action to take in non-routine situations.Ability to travel to other Leidos sites at least 25% of the timeAbility to obtain Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Maritime systems and/or ocean engineering experience greatly preferred.Prior experience working in cross-functional engineering teamsPrior experience with unmanned underwater vehicles and associated electronics/sensors, underwater cables/connectors, control and monitor electronics, launch and recovery subsystems, and system-to-host interfaces, including acoustic ranging and communications.Experience with hardware device interface testingExperience with electronics lab testing equipmentBackground with the design, development, integration, and test of autonomous or remotely operated undersea vehicle systemsExperience with Agile-based methodologies using the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) or similar toolsFamiliarity with MBSE Systems Modeling Language (SysML) tools such as Cameo Magic DrawRange of experience in languages such as C#, Java, Python, Rust, and othersExperience with virtualized development and production environments

Knowledge of C++ Programming Language, Python, and Linux operating systems

Original Posting Date:2024-12-05

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 $81,250.00 - $146,875.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.