Avionics Test Engineer - Hypersonics

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

79d • $85,150 - $153,925

About The Position

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 sustainable. 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 Systems is seeking a talented Avionics Test Engineer for its Hypersonics line of business. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. The selected candidate will support the Thermal Protection System (TPS) of the Common Hypersonic Glide Body program (CHGB). The CHGB is the Army’s #1 priority for strategic weapons capability for long-range precision fires and will counter and gain a lead on our adversaries' technological advances in this field, come join us in this exciting, cutting-edge field. This role will provide design support for creating test hardware and integration tools in support of the production of these critical components. Work may also include design support of the Technical Data Package (TDP) critical to the design and production of the system.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical, Computer Science, Mechanical, Engineering or closely related field paired with experience in electronic and/or software design.
• A minimum of 4 years of related product engineering design and/or test system design experience with complex electrical, mechanical, optical systems.
• Familiarity with Digital Engineering, DevSecOps, Test Automation, and CI/CD.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop test and software-in-the-loop system development.
• Experience with Agile development techniques.
• Working knowledge of statistics (process capability, confidence levels, mean time between failure, etc.).
• Experienced in test development with experience in requirements capture, test system design, build, and checkout, test software development, and validation.
• Understanding of development, qualification, and assembly processes for aerospace product.
• Ability to work full-time, on-site at our Huntsville, AL facility.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to understand electronic schematics and software (C, C++, VHDL, Java, python, SQL).
• Ability to design systems in various CAD tools (like Mentor Graphics, Altium, Visio, DrawIO and Gliffy).
• Electronics design experience from schematic capture, board layout, fab and assembly.
• Ability to understand mechanical drawings and work in various CAD tools (Solid Works, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Strong computer skills with Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical, engineering, or other closely related field paired with experience in electronic and/or software design.
• 5+ years of test engineering experience on aerospace vehicle avionics or integrated systems.
• 5+ years in test system development for medium to high volume production.
• Experience with RF calibration, alignment, and acceptance testing.
• Strong experience with digital engineering techniques and tools (such as Cameo, Influx, SQL Server, JIRA, Confluence, git/GitLab).
• Solid digital electronics understanding with embedded system design/test experience.
• Familiarity with multi-threaded software development and test (Windows/Linux PC).
• Strong programming skills (Python, Matlab, C, C++, LabVIEW, TestStand, VHDL).
• Digital electronics design experience and CAD work (Mentor Graphics, Altium).
• Experience with aerospace acceptance test and qualification process.
• Experience with HALT/HASS.
• Experience with Department of Defense, Military, Government, or Commercial aerospace-related programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform test engineering activities to develop and maintain test systems for the avionics Leidos makes ensuring test systems exist to facilitate test development, verification, and production.
• Implement DevSecOps and test-like-you-fly automated test methodology to ensure testing is flight like to ensure products meet the mission requirements.
• Assist in planning, estimation, and scheduling of test development and execution.
• Participate in program management and engineering review boards.
• Participate in customer and supplier technical interchange discussions.
• Work with system engineering to ensure all requirements are captured from stakeholders and that all test systems are developed to meet those requirements and delivered on schedule.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees