Test Engineer

Leidos is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support the Integrated Threat Warning Laboratory at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. As the Test Engineer, you will be involved in the full lifecycle of testing activities for a custom, highly-automated hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HITL) architecture. This includes test plan development, vendor collaboration, verification and validation (V&V), and the integration of new capabilities.

You will be responsible for not only executing tests but also ensuring the long‑term integrity and advancement of the lab’s testing infrastructure. It is important that the successful candidate have good debugging skills to troubleshoot problems that may arise during testing.

• Set up and calibrate test equipment needed for each day of testing
• Execute daily tests and troubleshoot any problems that arise
• Document the test progress and keep logs of completed tests
• Develop, write, and execute comprehensive test plans
• Lead the integration of new instrumentation and capabilities into the testbed
• Collaborate with vendors to develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Manage and organize large amounts of test data

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, with at least 1 year of experience in testing & integration
• Experience programming in C and C++
• Proficiency with Matlab®
• Understanding of Ethernet TCP/IP and sockets (client/server protocol)
• Strong communication skills to engage with multidiscipline teams
• Excellent debugging skills
• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain a clearance

• Experience with systems engineering principles and V&V processes
• Experience with test plan development and technical writing
• Experience with optical systems and radio metrics
• Working knowledge of embedded systems

Pay Range $69,550.00 - $

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.