UAS Test Engineer

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead! Leidos' Defense Uncrewed Systems Integration and Test is seeking a motivated and ambitious UAS Test Engineer to join the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center - Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) Technology and Certification Center. This position conducts comprehensive examinations to verify the functionality and performance of structures, as well as assessments and evaluations of products, systems, or processes to verify performance, reliability, and compliance with specifications. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! 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. To explore and learn more, click here! Are you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today! Primary Responsibilities Work with software developers, network engineers, and systems engineers to integrate commercial and government software applications into Operating Systems. Work within an Agile scrum development model producing full system installation images on a biweekly basis Troubleshoot and address artifacts within Linux, Windows, and hypervisor environments, including dependency issues, version compatibility, and operational bugs Assess software application operation, deployment, and configuration written under various languages such as Bash, PowerShell, C++, Java, and Python Provide system integration support with external systems for both third-party engineering teams and end-users Develop technical material including but not limited to System Description Documents, Installation Guides, Acceptance Test Procedures, and Interface Control Documents. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent degree from an accredited university, plus 2 - 4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters in engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent degree from an accredited university with less than 2 years of relevant experience. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex system and software issues within Linux and Windows based environments Experience with software and hardware testing, systems integration, or system administration Experience with computing system architectures, hypervisors, and virtual machines. General Internet and network troubleshooting and/or Network System Admin skills Desire to work onsite with the highly dynamic and collaborative team environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Must have or be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance. Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area. Preferred Qualifications Experience with technical documentation writing Experience with Atlassian Workflow management software Experience with test management software Experience with developing automated test frameworks and scripts is a plus UNIX based Operating System and Windows certifications are a plus 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:

April 16, 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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00 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. Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.

Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here. Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to spam.leidos@leidos.com. Commitment and Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.