Senior Aviation Software Test Engineer

About the role

Leidos' Kinetic Effects Business Area in the Defense Sector is hiring a Senior Aviation Software Test Engineer to work onsite in its Huntsville office. The role helps test and develop software for tactical strike, sensors, CUAS and UAS solutions, covering automated testing, test infrastructure and frameworks, integration testing, informal manual testing, formal software qualification testing, fielding, support and maintenance of products such as analysis tools, simulations and mission planning software.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in test planning, test strategy and design, test execution, software engineering processes and product quality recommendations.
• Review, edit and generate engineering and testing documents according to industry standards.
• Develop automated scripts in Linux and Windows for a variety of applications.
• Work as part of an agile software team for tasking and progress reporting.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics or an equivalent technical degree.
• At least 12 years of relevant technical experience with a BS, or at least 10 years with an MS.
• At least 3 years of relevant leadership experience leading teams.
• Recent experience with software development and/or writing test scripts in C++, Python or Java.
• Experience with manual and automated test tools and techniques, and with developing test methods and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux, familiarity with Microsoft Office, good communication skills, and willingness to relocate to the Huntsville-North Alabama area.
• US citizenship required, with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Required skills

• Automated test scripts in C++, Python or Java
• Manual and automated testing tools and techniques
• Windows and Linux operating systems
• Preferred: UI test automation, MIL-STD-882E and DISA STIGs compliance, embedded systems, database architecture, Ubuntu 22.04 optimization, and agentic AI coding tools

The pay range is $131,300 to $237,350.