Software Test & Integration Engineer

Leidos • Natick, MA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a Software Test & Integration Engineer to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) mission in Natick, MA. In this role, you will serve as the team’s primary software-focused engineer within a small, multidisciplinary government engineering team that includes aerospace/mechanical engineers and aerial delivery equipment specialists. Much of the work will focus on maintaining and evolving an established government-owned software codebase developed over the past decade.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 2-6 years of experience (additional experience/training/certifications may substitute for a degree)
• US Citizenship; ability to obtain and maintain a Government Common Access Card (CAC)
• Proven abilities with Python and/or C/C++ programming languages and software development
• Strong working knowledge in several of the following: Git/GitLab workflows
• Software configuration management and version control
• Software integration, debugging, and troubleshooting
• Software verification and testing
• Linux command-line environments
• Embedded software or firmware
• Software/hardware integration
• Reading and analyzing software logs and telemetry
• Proven ability to communicate technical information clearly across diverse technical teams
• Willingness to travel up to 25% depending on program needs

Nice To Haves

• Experience with embedded systems, avionics, robotics, autonomous systems, aerospace systems, or other software‑intensive physical systems
• Experience in developmental or operational test environments
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience in field or lab environments
• Experience reviewing source code or conducting merge request/code reviews
• Python experience developing data-processing or engineering analysis tools
• Experience working with government engineering teams or DoD programs
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements and RMF processes
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or equivalent cloud experience
• Strong analytical, technical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary software engineering subject matter expert for the Cargo Aerial Delivery team
• Develop and execute software test procedures; investigate failures from lab, ground, and flight testing
• Operate integration test benches, software-in-the-loop (SIL), and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems
• Maintain, adapt, and develop internal tools including telemetry/flight-log parsers, post-drop analysis scripts, ground station utilities, and basic imagery analysis tools
• Support broader engineering efforts as needed, including tasks outside traditional software roles
• Act as the technical focal point for Cyber Working Groups (CWG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities
• Prepare cybersecurity documentation supporting Annual Security Reviews and Authorizations to Operate
• Run and interpret vulnerability scans; triage findings, propose remediation plans, and track them to closure
• Travel to drop zones and test ranges for flight test and demonstration events (typically 1–2 weeks per trip)
• Set up, configure, and operate ground stations and telemetry equipment in field environments
• Conduct pre-drop software and system checks; assist with rigging, load buildup, and aircraft loading
• Recover and validate flight data using software tools; deliver quick-look analyses to support go/no-go decisions
• Troubleshoot software and integration issues under tight timelines and austere field conditions

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level