Leidos logo
Leidos
Posted 88 days agoVerified live 1d ago

Software Test Engineers

Brief overview

Huntsville, ALIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
$70k–$126k/yrStated range
2+ yrsMinimum
263 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
55 green cardsCertified filings
Clearance requiredU.S. government

About the company

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.
202393
202476
202584
202610
LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
202329
202414
202518
202616
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
202318
202412
202519
20266
Top sponsored roles
ServiceNow DeveloperSenior Software DeveloperPublic Health AnalystSenior Java DeveloperCatalyst Synthesis Research Scientist
Sponsored employees from
IndiaEthiopiaChinaNetherlandsCanada

Job description

Summary

Leidos is a technology leader serving government and commercial customers, and they are seeking Software Test Engineers to support missile defense programs. The ideal candidates will work with Agile Software Development teams to design and execute test procedures, ensuring key program objectives are met.

Responsibilities

  • Design, document, and execute test procedures to verify requirements/features
  • Build complex, meaningful test scenarios for modeling and simulation–based systems
  • Capture and communicate test results clearly and effectively
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and Government customers to verify requirements
  • Work as part of an Agile team and participate in all Agile ceremonies, including PI planning, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos

Skills

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution plus 2-4 years of demonstrated performance in the design, development, and testing of real-time software applications and simulations or Masters in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution with less than 2 years of demonstrated performance in the design, development, and testing of real-time software applications and simulations
  • Experience with GitLab/Git
  • Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies, such as the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and application of the Agile methodologies within a technical/engineering environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create and deliver presentations
  • Must be a US citizen possess and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance
  • Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area to provide full time onsite support
  • Test automation or analysis automation experience
  • Agile Scrum experience
  • Familiarity with Java or UI applications
  • Experience with Jira or similar Agile/project management tools
  • Exposure to MDA sensors and/or missile defense systems
  • Experience with modeling and simulation tools
  • Systems engineering familiarity

Qualifications

Must Haves

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution plus 2-4 years of demonstrated performance in the design, development, and testing of real-time software applications and simulations or Masters in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution with less than 2 years of demonstrated performance in the design, development, and testing of real-time software applications and simulations
  • Experience with GitLab/Git
  • Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies, such as the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and application of the Agile methodologies within a technical/engineering environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create and deliver presentations
  • Must be a US citizen possess and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance
  • Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area to provide full time onsite support

Nice to Haves

  • Test automation or analysis automation experience
  • Agile Scrum experience
  • Familiarity with Java or UI applications
  • Experience with Jira or similar Agile/project management tools
  • Exposure to MDA sensors and/or missile defense systems
  • Experience with modeling and simulation tools
  • Systems engineering familiarity

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement

More jobs like this