Entry-Level Test Engineer

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Leidos’ Defense Systems, Systems Integration and Test Team is seeking an Entry-Level Test Engineer. We are a diverse team that works to implement unique solutions for complex problems in the defense sector, including but not limited to kinetic and directed energy defensive and offensive platforms as well as RADAR and other surveillance and sensor technologies.  Our team works across multiple business sectors, with industry partners, and directly with the customer.  We strive to have a variety of skillsets personally and across the team to meet the needs of our customers.

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

Leidos Defense Systems Sector 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. To explore and learn more, click here!

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Primary Responsibilities.

• Creating, modifying, and executing test plans to satisfy program requirements.
• Completing requirements verification and validation documentation and reports.
• Briefing internal parties on test results and data.
• The position may require working outside in all weather conditions and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• The position may require minimal travel for test events (approximately 4 weeks a year).

Basic Qualifications.  

• The position requires an ABET accredited B.S. or equivalent degree in computer engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering.
• Candidates must have basic understanding of developing and executing hardware or software test plans and procedures.
• Candidates must have direct, hands-on experience with hardware, software, or system integration, troubleshooting and testing.
• Ability to document test artifacts, test results, and supporting technical deliverables.
• Candidate must be US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Candidate must be a resident of Northern Alabama or willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL.

Preferred Qualifications.

• 0+ years of experience with test planning and execution.
• Basic knowledge and operation of electronic test equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, voltmeter, signal analyzer/generator)
• Basic experience software languages Python and LabVIEW.
• Basic experience with Linux, MATLAB, and Wireshark.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

September 24, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.