Entry Avionics Test Engineer- SW​/EE

Description
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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Leidos Defense 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.

Leidos Defense is seeking an energetic, technically savvy Entry Avionics Test Engineer to join our hardware in the loop test team supporting the Hypersonics technology at Leidos on various programs. This role is the "face of the team" - driving positive change through modern Agile methodologies, digital engineering practices, and collaborative leadership. The ideal candidate combines technical depth with people management skills, serving as the bridge between engineering teams, customers, and program leadership.

You'll empower your team of electrical engineers and manufacturing technologists while strategically leveraging cross-functional Leidos resources and external partners to deliver mission-critical test systems efficiently.

• Direct and develop a team of test engineers and manufacturing technologists with mentoring, performance management, and professional development

• Develop and implement departmental standards, procedures, and best practices for test operations to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness

• Review and approve testing and evaluation methods for standard and special devices, specifying required tests and recommending changes to equipment and procedures

• Drive adoption of Agile methodologies and digital engineering practices using JIRA for task management and Confluence for documentation

• Leverage JIRA insights to maintain and update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in Microsoft Project, collaborating with scheduling team for program-level integration

• Serve as primary customer interface to clarify requirements, provide progress updates, and manage expectations

• Lead and represent the team in design reviews, customer meetings, and technical interchange sessions with stakeholders, suppliers, and subcontractors

• Prioritize schedules and resource allocation based on product introduction timelines, manufacturing schedules, and engineering milestones

• Strategically leverage cross-functional Leidos resources and manage outsourcing relationships to optimize team capability and cost-effectiveness

• Identify team strengths/weaknesses and assign work to maximize effectiveness while balancing internal growth with strategic partnerships

• Assist in evaluation and purchasing decisions for test equipment and capital investments

• Maintain technical proficiency with hands on involvement in test system development, providing guidance and troubleshooting support for complex challenges

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field from an ABET-accredited institution

• 2+ years of related experience in test engineering, manufacturing, or production test environments (OR Master's degree in relevant field)

• Proven ability to manage technical teams and foster professional development

• Strong understanding of production test methodologies, equipment, and validation processes

• Experience developing and implementing departmental procedures and standards

• Demonstrated success in stakeholder management and customer interaction

• Excellent communication skills with ability to present technical information to diverse audiences

• Experience with budget management,…