Avionics Test Engineer

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a skilled Test Engineer to join their Hypersonics team supporting the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) program. This role requires a blend of software development capabilities and electrical engineering knowledge to design, implement, and maintain automated test systems for flight-critical avionics. The ideal candidate will have expertise in hardware and software, familiarity with CI/CD practices, and the ability to validate complex electronic systems. Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field
4-8 years of experience in test engineering for electronic systems
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
Ability to work full-time at our Huntsville, AL facility
US Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

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

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