MDS Systems Test Engineer

Leidos•Washington, DC

20d•$92,300 - $166,850•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Systems Test Engineer focused on the Mission Distribution System (MDS) to join the System Test Engineering Team at the Washington Planning Center. The role supports the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) segment of the Tomahawk Weapon System (TWS) at the Washington Navy Yard and supports Leidos’ Systems Engineering contract with the U.S. Navy. The engineer performs testing and evaluation activities, works independently toward day-to-day objectives, and develops solutions to technical problems, sometimes in collaboration with internal experts. The role includes communication and leadership with project team members, management, external organizations, and customers; responsibility for meeting project schedules and performance requirements; and contributing to organizational goals and process improvement. Domestic and some international travel may be required, potentially up to 25% per year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of related experience; additional experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute for the degree requirement.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must currently possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance and be able to upgrade to a TS/SCI clearance upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Operational experience with the Tomahawk Mission Distribution System (MDS) and strike planning.
Working knowledge of software engineering, software programming, databases including SQL, system interface testing, and test automation.
Proficiency in computer application languages, technologies, and/or capabilities required for the position.
Good technical writing and communication skills.
Experience with verification and validation test activities, including developing test cases and procedures, executing test procedures, documenting test issues, and reporting test results.

Responsibilities

Analyze requirements, software designs, specifications, and user documentation.
Plan and execute functional, integration, regression, and other tests; record and report test results.
Develop operational test scenarios and participate in milestone reviews.
Perform site acceptance testing at multiple end-user locations as necessary.
Review and evaluate products and processes and participate in Engineering review boards.
Work independently on day-to-day objectives and develop solutions to technical problems, collaborating with internal experts as needed.
Communicate regularly with and lead internal project team members, management, external organizations, and customers as necessary.
Ensure project schedules and performance requirements are met.
Lead the development of organizational goals, objectives, and process improvements.
Travel domestically and internationally as required, potentially up to 25% per year.