Automated Test Engineer

Description

Leidos is seeking an Automated Test Engineer to support a government contract in the National Capital Region (NCR). The ideal candidate will develop test programs to support automated test systems to test hardware primarily using LabVIEW and/or Python. The Automated Test Engineer will write and maintain source code, create and maintain software applications, and apply frameworks involved in software releases to support automated testing of hardware.

• Develop and/or modify testing scripts to automate testing and validate testing sufficiency.
• Maintain hardware and software associated with the automated testing systems.
• Recommend and implement improvements to existing automated test systems and protocols.
• Support a software configuration management system for automated testing.
• Maintain system architecture to ensure versatility and consistency across multiple platforms.
• Train and assist other users with development of an automated platform training encompassing automated and manual execution of test protocols as applicable.
• Provide input to test and system documentation, improvements to capabilities, build roadmaps, and update software as required.
• Update or develop the documentation when necessary to support automated testing, including but not limited to:
  • Test and inspection requirements
  • Multimedia documentation of the automated test system
  • System documentation for hardware and software where applicable to the automated test system
  • Updates to test program style guide, GUI development, and architecture for existing and next generation test and measurement systems
• Attend meetings and reviews.
• Communicate with internal team members across multiple areas, the contract PM and customer team members.
• Communicate with external parties such as sub-contractors, mission partners, and vendors.

• Must have a TS/SCI with Poly; may consider a candidate with a TS/SCI for upgrading.
• Bachelor of Science degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience; 12 years of work experience can be used in lieu of a degree or combined with education.
• Demonstrated experience using LabVIEW and/or Python to develop automated testing scripts.
• Demonstrated experience/training in the operation of electronic devices such as transmitters, receivers, power supplies, and audio/video recorders.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining automated testing systems.
• Demonstrated experience with commercial test equipment from Agilent, Keysight, HP, Tektronix, and National Instruments to include power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, counters, power meters, signal & waveform generators, electronic loads and audio, noise, signal, modulation and power analyzers.
• Demonstrate strong written/verbal communications, problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills including willingness and ability to document and share information.
• Able to work well in a team environment and as an individual contributor.

• Knowledgeable of electronics and electrical engineering principles (voltage, current, RF).
• Experience with manual test and inspection (T&I).

Pay range: $92,300.00 - $.

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.