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Leidos

Automated Test Engineer Expert

Chantilly, VA · On-site · Senior

Discipline
Systems
Industry
Defense
Constraints
TS/SCI

Spec sheet

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Testing / Quality Assurance

Senior Test Engineer for government IT/security systems with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph; focuses on automated testing, DevOps integration, and test planning across software/system verification.

$116,350–$210,325 / year · 8+ years · BS or MS in a technical field

Required

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • BS degree and 11-15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10-13 ...
  • Hands on experience with Java, Selenium, SQL, and Linux
  • Familiarity with GitHub, Jira, and Confluence
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work without close supervision
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in software testing and/or software development

Preferred

  • Experience with test automation methodologies
  • Experience with AWS
  • Experience with PKI
  • Experience with Katalon
  • Administration of SecDevOps
  • Unit testing of software modifications

Benefits

  • medical
  • 401k
  • PTO

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Employer description

Leidos is seeking a Test Engineer for a 200+ FTE technical development program supporting the Sponsor’s Entitlement Programs as well as IdAM /ICAM, Authentication, Authorization, Attributes and Digital Policy Management.  The Test Engineer will support the test of access control systems for a government customer. The successful candidate will support continuity of our customer’s mission by helping ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of IT systems.

The Test Engineer defines, documents, analyzes, performs, and interprets tests for processes, functions, system integration, and user acceptance testing including test units, processes, and functions. Conducts system integration tests and user acceptance testing, creates automated test scripts, and coordinates with the development team to perform tests. Documents the successes and failures of all executed test procedures. Investigates and resolves operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel. Provides technical support and advice to other engineering groups. Participates in the development, maintenance, and refinement of quality control and reliability programs.

Primary Responsibilities

Work with design engineers, production personnel, customers, and other stakeholders to identify and develop verification methods for system, subsystem, and component level requirementsInvestigate problems referred by customer supportPlan, manage, and track project test effortsEvaluate and develop detailed test plans, procedures, and reportsOversee and perform testing in a DevOps environmentSupport testing after each deploymentWork with automated testing techniquesWork with JunitOversee and perform test reporting * Interact directly with customers, teammates, and functional peer groupsCommunicates with internal team members across multiple areas and client team members

Required Skills

Active TS/SCI with PolygraphBS degree and 11-15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience, will consider additional years of experience in lieu of degreeUnderstanding and experience in the complete life-cycle of software systemsStrong organizational skills with attention to detailStrong, effective, and professional communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills  Demonstrated experience working within matrixed teamsAbility to plan, prioritize and organize work without close supervisionAbility to take initiative in troubleshooting; creative in determining approach or action to take in non-routine situationsMinimum of 8 years of experience in software testing and/or software developmentHands on experience with Java, Selenium, SQL, and LinuxFamiliarity with standards development tools such as GitHub, Jira, and Confluence

Desired Skills

Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience. Additional experience in lieu of degreeExperience with test automation methodologiesExperience conducting unit testing of software modificationsExperience with SecDevOpsExperience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)Experience with KatalonA working understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)Experience with bash shell scripting

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Original Posting:August 19, 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 $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

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.

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