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Leidos’ Defense Systems Land Systems is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join our team…with the ability and experience to work missile defense projects within the BMD Simulations and Analysis Portfolio. As a Software Test Engineer, you’ll directly support the Agile Software Development in achieving specific program objectives in support of our nation’s defense. In this role, you will be a part of a diverse team of test engineers, system engineers, software developers and analysts supporting our customer’s software product test capabilities and internal testing in a modeling and simulation environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, be a strong team player, and can establish solid working relationships with peers and technical staff members within the program.

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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 world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

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Primary Responsibilities

Developing and executing software test procedures to verify requirements/featuresCreating and configuring complex test scenariosDeveloping software test documentationCollaborating with Stakeholders and Government customers for requirement verificationWorking within an Agile team environment, to include Program Increment Planning, Iteration Planning, Feature and Story development, Sprint Planning, and Iteration Retrospectives.Participating in demos for the team and program Sprint reviews.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution.Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated performance in the design, development, and testing of real-time software applications and simulations.Experience with GitLab/GitExperience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux OSKnowledge of Agile methodologies, such as the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and application of the Agile methodologies within a technical/engineering environment.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create and deliver presentationsPossess and maintain an aActive secret clearanceCandidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with test automation or analysis automation preferredAgile Scrum ExperienceExperience with Java and user interfacesExperience with Jira - issue tracking and agile project management, or similar toolMulti-core and multi-threaded programmingFamiliarity with MDA Sensors and/or missile defense systemsFamiliarity with modeling and simulation toolsUnderstanding of systems engineering concepts (not required to be a systems engineer)

Original Posting Date:2025-01-28

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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

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.