Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer Job Huntsville area,Alabama USA,Software Development

Description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer to join a multi‑disciplinary team within a matrixed organization to create unique solutions for complex problems, specifically regarding missile defense systems. Leidos provides responsive, cost‑effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions for defense, space, cyber, and commercial fields.

Primary Responsibilities

The Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer will support testing and validation activities for embedded systems within complex technical environments.

Responsibilities include:

support testing and validation of embedded systems and integrated hardware/software platforms
develop and maintain automation frameworks and test harnesses
troubleshoot across embedded software, networking, hardware interfaces, and automated test environments
plan, execute, and report test activities across the full software test lifecycle
collaborate closely with developers, systems engineers, hardware engineers, and stakeholders to ensure quality, reliability, and performance

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
8+ years of experience in software testing, integration, and verification of embedded systems or 6+ years with MS degree.
Experience testing embedded systems and integrated hardware/software platforms.
Experience with software automation testing and automated test environments.
Strong Python scripting and debugging skills.
Experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex test data.
Experience mapping requirements to test scenarios, procedures, and verification activities.
Experience developing and maintaining Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs).
Experience validating interfaces between software, firmware, and hardware components.
Experience supporting regression testing and performance testing activities.
Experience with network analysis and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark.
Experience using Jira for defect tracking, task management, and workflow support.
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
Experience generating and maintaining software test documentation including STPs, STDs, and STRs.
Experience performing unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, performance testing, and formal testing activities.
Strong troubleshooting skills across embedded software, networking, hardware integration, and automation systems.
Experience conducting post‑test analysis and documenting results.

Preferred Qualifications

Develop, maintain, and execute automated and manual test procedures for embedded software applications and integrated systems.
Support test and integration activities by developing, executing, and debugging Python‑based automated test scripts.
Design and implement automation frameworks and test harnesses to improve testing efficiency and coverage for embedded systems.
Perform testing within simulated environments, HWIL, and SIL test environments.
Perform unit testing, integration testing, system testing, regression testing, performance testing, and formal qualification testing of embedded systems.
Validate interfaces between software, firmware, and hardware components.
Conduct post‑test analysis of complex test data, identify trends, isolate root causes, and generate detailed findings, reports, and recommendations.
Generate, maintain, and update software test documentation including Software Test Plans (STP), Software Test Descriptions (STD), Software Test Reports (STR).
Map system and software requirements to test scenarios, test procedures, and verification activities to ensure full requirements traceability and coverage.
Develop and maintain Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs).
Utilize tools such as Wireshark to troubleshoot network traffic, protocol behavior, and embedded system communications.
Implement and support CI/CD automated build and deployment pipeline integration efforts.
Use Jira to track defects, manage test activities, document issues, and support development workflows.
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