Senior Test Engineer

will bring technical leadership, test execution expertise, and the ability to drive cross-program collaboration in a dynamic development and production environment.

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

• Lead planning, execution, and oversight of post-production verification and validation for delivered radar systems.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for portfolio-level test event coordination, aligning resources, test assets, and technical objectives across multiple programs.

• Develop and manage comprehensive test strategies, schedules, and documentation in support of production, fielding, and sustainment milestones.

• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of test anomalies, collaborating with engineering, production, and customer teams to ensure rapid closure and continuous improvement.

• Drive integration and alignment of test practices across the portfolio, identifying opportunities to streamline testing processes and share best practices.

• Present test readiness reviews, test results, and technical assessments to senior leadership, program management, and external stakeholders.

• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and proactive problem-solving.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field plus12-15 years of experience in systems or test engineering with a strong background in radar systems, RF technologies, or complex defense hardware or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field plus10-13 years of experience in systems or test engineering with a strong background in radar systems, RF technologies, or complex defense hardware

• Proven experience leading post-production or field test efforts, including planning, execution, data analysis, and reporting.

• Demonstrated success coordinating test efforts across multiple programs or product lines.

• Strong technical writing, data analysis, and presentation skills.

• Ability to interface effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, government customers, and senior leadership.

• Must be a US Citizen and possess and maintain an active Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DoD acquisition lifecycle, test readiness processes, and field test logistics.

• Familiarity with test tools such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, or radar-specific test instrumentation.

• Understanding of system integration, verification methodologies, and environmental testing protocols.

• Experience supporting field tests at government ranges or proving grounds.

Why Join Us?

As a Senior Test Engineer, you'll play a key leadership role in delivering cutting-edge radar capabilities for mission-critical defense applications. You'll work across multiple programs in a high-impact environment with opportunities for innovation, professional growth, and meaningful contribution to national security.

Original Posting:
May 27, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

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.