Avionics Test Engineer

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Leidos Defense 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.

We’re seeking a skilled Test Engineer to join our Hypersonics team supporting the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) program. The ideal candidate will combine software development capabilities with electrical engineering knowledge to help design, implement, and maintain automated test systems for flight-critical avionics. This role requires a blend of hardware and software expertise, familiarity with CI/CD practices, and the ability to validate complex electronic systems.

Primary Responsibilities

Design and implement automated test procedures for avionics hardware components and systems

Develop test software using modern languages (Python, C/C++, LabVIEW) within a CI/CD framework

Support hardware-in-the-loop test systems that simulate real-world conditions for avionics components

Collaborate with electrical, software, and mechanical engineers to optimize product performance

Document test requirements, procedures, and results using digital engineering tools

Apply “test-like-you-fly” methodologies to ensure products meet mission requirements

Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and provide technical recommendations

Participate in review boards and technical interchange meetings with customers and suppliers

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field

4+ years of prior relevant experience in test engineering for electronic systems or Master’s degree in related field with 2+ years of prior relevant experience

Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C/C++, or LabVIEW

Familiarity with test automation and CI/CD practices

Understanding of electronics design, including reading schematics

Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing and embedded systems

Knowledge of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, RS232, Ethernet)

Ability to use test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators)

Experience with version control systems (Git) and Agile development methods

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.

US Citizenship is required and ability to obtain and maintain and DoD Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in related engineering field

Experience with RF testing and calibration

Experience in aerospace or defense industry test environments

Knowledge of environmental testing procedures

Familiarity with databases for test data collection

Experience with digital engineering tools (JIRA, Confluence, GitLab)

Understanding of statistical analysis for test validation

Experience with test systems for production environments

Familiarity with military standards

Prior DoD program experience

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 8, 2026

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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.