Junior To Senior Test Engineer

Title : L3 to L5 Software Test Engineer

Company: Leidos

Type: 6 Month W2 Contract to Hire

Location: 1002 EXPLORER BLVD, Huntsville AL, 35806

Must : US Citizen and Eligible to get a Security Clearence (May start role while Security Clearance is processing)

Must- Haves (Hard Skills)

Nice-To- Haves (Hard Skills)

Must demonstrate ability in software development in either C#/.NET, C, C++, Java, Python, or Ruby programming languages.

Experience writing user interface (UI) tests with automated UI testing technologies.

Proven experience performing software test on complex, multi-disciplinary projects

Experience with applicable industry standards (IEEE 12207, CMMI, DO-178C and/or DO-278, MIL-STD-882e, RMF).

Must- Haves (Soft Skills)

Nice-To- Haves (Soft Skills)

Emotional and Professional Maturity

Great communication skills with ability to present to senior leadership and government customers.

The ability to work across multiple products under development by multiple small teams.

Degree Requirements

Degree Preferences

Bachelors Degree - Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Software Engineering

Computer Science

Computer Engineering

2-15 Years within this bracket. Less experience should be submitted at the correct level. If you come across anyone 9-11 years, consider their strength and choose either level 3 or this one. See top of form.

Clearance is strongly preferred but not required. They may start the clearance process while they’re on contract.

Leidos is dedicated to making the world a safer place. This starts with helping our customers in the Defense Industry achieve their critical missions. Our dedicated Defense Group employees are solving critical challenges across the globe. 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. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. Leidos is well known for our people-oriented culture, positive work environment, technical excellence, and resilient business ethics.

Leidos is seeking a talented Software Test Engineer to work in our Huntsville office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to help test software

This position focuses on automated testing, development of robust, innovative software test infrastructures and frameworks, integration testing, informal manual testing, formal software qualification testing, fielding and support, and maintenance of software products. Software products range from analysis tools/simulations, mission planning software, and components of mission-critical systems.

Primary Responsibilities

Involves direct participation as an integral team member who performs key roles with respect to test planning, test strategy and design, test execution, software engineering processes, and recommendations on product quality.

Involves reviewing, editing, and generating various documents used for engineering and testing purposes per industry standards.

Involves learning from more senior test engineers while also mentoring less experienced test engineers.

Involves communication with software developers and other team members on a frequent basis.

Basic Qualifications

Candidate must possess at least a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Candidate should have 4+ years of relevant technical experience with BS degree or 2+ with MS degree.

Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.

Proven experience performing software test on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

Have a proven track record implementing an automated software testing solution.

Automated testing experience on embedded systems is a plus.

Candidate must demonstrate ability in software development in either C#/.NET, C, C++, Java, Python, or Ruby programming languages.

Great communication skills with ability to present to senior leadership and government customers.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience writing user interface (UI) tests with automated UI testing technologies.

Experience with applicable industry standards (IEEE 12207, CMMI, MIL-STD-882e, DO-178C and/or DO-278, RMF).

The ability to work across multiple products under development by multiple small teams.

Knowledge of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) principles and application

Experience with containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and microservices technology.

Knowledge of guidance & control algorithms, navigation systems, mission planning systems (NOMS, JMPS), and sensors a huge plus.

Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML.

Proficiency with testing MATLAB/Simulink generated code is a plus.

Understanding of hardware-software integration and software systems engineering principles

Agile Scrum Master experience a plus.

The salary range for this position is $50 to $110. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.Gobenefits.Net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.