Leidos
Posted 117 days agoVerified live 2d ago
Aviation Software Test Engineer
Brief overview
Huntsville, ALIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
$58k–$105k/yrStated range
263 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
55 green cardsCertified filings
Automated testingSoftware quality engineeringTest planning and strategyScripting in Linux and WindowsAgile software developmentConfiguration managementAnalytical and process improvementUI test automationCompliance with MIL-STD-882E and DISA STIGsWorking with embedded systemsXray Test Management for JiraObject-Oriented Programming (C++, Python, Java)Microsoft Office proficiencyCommunication skills
About the company
Leidosleidos.com
A global technology and defense contractor delivering innovative solutions for national security and health.
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.263H-1B approved
98%approval rate
76new H-1B hires
55PERM certified
$139,285median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
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Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
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Job description
Summary
Leidos is dedicated to making the world a safer place, particularly in the Defense Industry. They are seeking an Aviation Software Test Engineer to support the development and testing of software for tactical systems, focusing on automated testing and software quality engineering.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Reviewing, editing, and generating various documents used for engineering and testing purposes per industry standards
- Developing automated scripts in Linux and Windows for a variety of applications
- Perform as part of an agile software team for tasking and progress reporting
Skills
- Must be a US Citizen
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- 0+ years of relevant technical experience
- Recent experience with software development and/or writing software test scripts using one of the following Object-Oriented Programming languages: C++, Python, or Java
- Experience in both manual and automated test tools and techniques
- Aptitude for the technical skills required for software test, configuration management, and software quality engineering concepts
- Experience developing test methods and procedures for software products using scripting and/or compiled languages
- Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
- Analytical and process improvement skills along with a personal drive for details and quality workmanship
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Good communication skills
- Experience writing user interface (UI) tests with automated UI testing technologies
- Experience writing software in compliance with applicable industry safety and cyber standards (MIL-STD-882E, DISA STIGs)
- Candidate is expected to accept constructive feedback from more senior software team members
- The ability to work across multiple products under development by multiple small teams
- Experience with Agentic AI coding tools
- Experience with designing and implementing software solutions for embedded systems and applications
- Proficiency with Xray Test Management for Jira to develop, execute, and report on test cases for embedded software systems
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Must be a US Citizen
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- 0+ years of relevant technical experience
- Recent experience with software development and/or writing software test scripts using one of the following Object-Oriented Programming languages: C++, Python, or Java
- Experience in both manual and automated test tools and techniques
- Aptitude for the technical skills required for software test, configuration management, and software quality engineering concepts
- Experience developing test methods and procedures for software products using scripting and/or compiled languages
- Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
- Analytical and process improvement skills along with a personal drive for details and quality workmanship
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Good communication skills
Nice to Haves
- Experience writing user interface (UI) tests with automated UI testing technologies
- Experience writing software in compliance with applicable industry safety and cyber standards (MIL-STD-882E, DISA STIGs)
- Candidate is expected to accept constructive feedback from more senior software team members
- The ability to work across multiple products under development by multiple small teams
- Experience with Agentic AI coding tools
- Experience with designing and implementing software solutions for embedded systems and applications
- Proficiency with Xray Test Management for Jira to develop, execute, and report on test cases for embedded software systems
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
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