M&S Test Engineer

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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 sustainably. 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’s Defense Systems Land Systems is seeking a Software 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 Developer, you’ll directly support Agile Software Development in achieving specific program objectives in support of our nation’s defense. In this role, you will also develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs, and analyze user needs and develop software solutions for our customers.

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.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

• Developing and executing software test procedures to verify requirements/features
• Creating and configuring complex test scenarios
• Developing software test documentation
• Collaborating with stakeholders and government customers for requirement verification
• Working 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

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• Minimum of 8‑12 years of demonstrated performance in the design, development, and testing of real‑time software applications and simulations.
• Experience with Git Lab/Git
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS
• Knowledge 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 presentations
• Must be a U.S. citizen possess and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area to provide full‑time onsite support

• Experience with test automation or analysis automation preferred
• Agile Scrum Experience
• Experience with Java and user interfaces
• Experience with Jira – issue tracking and agile project management, or similar tool
• Familiarity with MDA Sensors and/or missile defense systems
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools
• Understanding of systems engineering concepts (not required to be a systems engineer)

Pay Range $ – $

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.