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Senior Test Engineer

Leidos - Aug 06, 2026
Location-based
Full-time
Salary
Tucson, AZ
Description Job Description: Make an Impact Where Innovation Meets Mission Success At Leidos, we’re solving some of the nation’s most complex technical challenges by delivering mission-critical capabilities to our customers. We’re looking for a passionate Senior Test Engineer to join the Chinook Program to support one of our customers’ applications, a critical capability that enables operational success through reliable, high-quality software solutions. If you’re energized by building exceptional software, leading testing efforts, and collaborating with talented engineers in a fast-paced Agile environment, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Why Join Leidos? You’ll work alongside some of the brightest minds in technology, solving complex challenges while delivering capabilities that truly matter. We offer meaningful work, opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a lasting impact. Position may be performed in the following locations below. Gaithersburg, MD Alexandria, VA Chantilly, VA Englewood, CO St. Louis, MO Tucson, AZ Clearance Level Required: Active Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination. Primary Responsibilities: Lead planning, design, development, and execution of comprehensive test strategies. Develop and maintain automated and manual test cases for web-based and enterprise applications. Partner with software developers, systems engineers, and stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Perform functional, integration, regression, system, and performance testing. Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution. Support CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated testing into DevSecOps workflows. Champion testing best practices across the team. Contribute to continuous process improvements that enhance software quality and program success. Basic Qualifications: US citizenship is required per contract. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience. 8+ years of software testing or quality engineering experience. Experience testing enterprise applications throughout the software development lifecycle. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes. Experience developing automated test solutions. Knowledge of functional, integration, regression, system, and performance testing methodologies. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Ability to communicate results and issues to technical and non-technical customer stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (i.e., Playwright, Cypress, etc.) and scripting languages (JavaScript, Python). Familiarity with enterprise applications and large-scale systems. Experience with API, UI, database, and performance testing. Knowledge of cloud-native applications and containerized environments. Certifications such as ISTQB, CASTP, CAST, CSTE, Security+, or similar. #Chinook #NSBAA 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: August 5, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 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. About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits . Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com . If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission . Commitment to Non-Discrimination 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.
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Systems Engineer SME

Leidos - Aug 06, 2026
Location-based
Full-time
Salary
Tucson, AZ
Description Job Description: Lead the Technical Vision. Shape the Future. Leidos is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership for the Chinook Program supporting the customers’ application. This is a high impact leadership role for an engineering expert who enjoys solving enterprise-scale challenges, influencing technical strategy, and mentoring high-performing engineering teams. As a Systems Engineering SME, you’ll serve as the technical authority for systems engineering activities, helping shape the architecture and future direction of a mission-critical application while ensuring engineering excellence across the program. You are expected to monitor systems and troubleshoot system anomalies. Systems are monitored throughout the day. You will interact with end users and other contractors that provide support services required for the system. This includes security, cloud provisioning, and external interfaces with other systems. You’ll also be expected to provide feedback to the system technical development leads and test engineers to make the software and testing more effective and reliable and maintain system documentation and make presentations to end users and Government managers. Why Join Leidos? This is more than a systems engineering position, it’s an opportunity to influence the technical direction of a high-visibility program while mentoring exceptional engineers and solving some of today’s most complex engineering challenges. At Leidos, you’ll work in a collaborative environment where innovation, technical excellence, and mission success go hand in hand. Position may be performed in the following locations below. Gaithersburg, MD Alexandria, VA Chantilly, VA Englewood, CO St. Louis, MO Tucson, AZ Clearance Level Required: Active Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination. Primary Responsibilities: Serve as the technical lead and systems engineering authority for the customer application. Define system architecture, engineering standards, technical roadmaps, and modernization strategies. Manage and maintain cloud-based application systems to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance. Troubleshoot complex technical issues and develop effective solutions to support system functionality and operational needs. Evaluate opportunities in the use of AI tools and how they can be applied to troubleshooting and system monitoring. Lead requirements analysis, system design, integration, verification, and validation activities. Guide technical decision making across cross-functional engineering teams. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to improve system capabilities. Lead technical risk identification, mitigation planning, and engineering trade studies. Mentor systems engineers and promote engineering best practices across the program. Partner with program leadership and stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission objectives. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance system performance, scalability, security, and maintainability. Basic Qualifications: US citizenship is required per contract. Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in a technical domain. 12+ years of progressive systems engineering experience supporting software-intensive systems or enterprise systems. Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and influencing engineering strategy. Deep knowledge of systems architecture, integration, lifecycle engineering, and systems thinking. Experience leading engineering efforts within Agile and DevSecOps environments. Exceptional leadership, communication, collaboration, and technical mentoring skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting large-scale government or mission-focused programs. Demonstrated use of AI tools to optimize systems or ideas of how AI tools could be deployed to manage tasks described in the job description. Expertise in cloud-native architecture, distributed systems, and enterprise modernization. Systems Engineering Professional (SEP), INCOSE, CISSP, Security+ certification, or similar credentials. Proficient in Python or C++ software development, automation, and system support. Experience working with Linux operating systems in support of application deployment, automation, and systems support. Proven success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams across complex technical programs. #Chinook #NSBA 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: August 5, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 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. About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits . Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com . If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission . Commitment to Non-Discrimination 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.
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Manufacturing Test & Troubleshooting Engineer

Universal Avionics - Aug 06, 2026
Location-based
Full-time
Salary
Tucson, AZ
Universal Avionics Job Category: Test Engineer Requisition Number: MANUF001509 Aug 4, 2026 Full Time Job Details Description 🔷 Tucson, AZ (Onsite) | Aerospace & Avionics 🔷 9/80 Schedule Available – Every Other Friday Off Where Troubleshooting Skills Meet Real Aircraft Systems ✈️ Every aircraft in the sky depends on components that were tested, verified, and proven reliable before they ever left the factory floor. Behind that reliability is someone who knows how to trace a failure to its actual cause, not just patch the symptom. At Universal Avionics, our Manufacturing Test & Troubleshooting Engineers are that person. You'll work hands-on with circuit cards, cable assemblies, and test systems, solving problems that directly affect the safety and performance of avionics used around the world. If you'd rather find the real cause of a failure than just clear the fault code, we'd love to meet you. 🔷 The Opportunity At Universal Avionics, we develop advanced avionics, enhanced vision systems, and intelligent cockpit technologies that improve aviation safety and situational awareness worldwide. For more than 40 years, Universal Avionics has been a trusted innovator in aerospace technology, supporting commercial airlines, business aviation, cargo operations, and special mission aircraft around the globe. As part of Elbit Systems, we combine the agility of a collaborative engineering organization with the strength and global reach of a leading aerospace and defense company. Our Tucson, Arizona site is home to manufacturing, test engineering, and cross-functional operations teams building and supporting these next-generation avionics systems, an environment where hands-on problem-solvers work closely with design and quality engineering, and where the fixes you make on the floor directly shape product reliability. As a Manufacturing Test & Troubleshooting Engineer, you'll be the technical link between Operations, Test Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality, and Design, troubleshooting hardware, software, and test issues, driving root cause investigations, and helping make sure every unit that leaves the floor meets the standard it was designed to. 🔷 What You'll Do Troubleshoot circuit card assemblies, cable/harness builds, box-build systems, and production test equipment down to true root cause, not just the symptom Partner with Test and Process Engineering to strengthen test procedures, troubleshooting guides, and work instructions Mentor and support technicians in real time, sharing electronics fundamentals and troubleshooting technique Support New Product Introduction as designs move from prototype into full production Track yield, test failure trends, and recurring defects to get ahead of production issues Redline drawings, schematics, and work instructions when documentation doesn't match reality Contribute to Material Review Board and Configuration Control Board discussions that shape how products get built Support first article inspection, validation, and verification for assemblies and test fixtures 🔷 What We're Looking For Strong, practical troubleshooting instincts across electronic and electro-mechanical systems Comfortable reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation, and catching when something's wrong Hands-on experience with test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators, and similar tools) Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field, or 7+ years of equivalent hands-on experience in electronics or aerospace manufacturing Clear communicator who can explain technical issues to engineers, technicians, and non-technical stakeholders alike Bonus: experience in high-reliability, regulated, or aerospace/defense manufacturing (AS9100, ISO9001, FAA), IPC/WHMA-A-620 or J-STD-001 certification, or NPI support experience 🔷 Why Employees Love Working Here Work directly on systems that fly in aircraft around the world, your fixes have real impact Solve genuinely difficult, hands-on technical problems, not routine maintenance Close collaboration with Design, Test, Process, and Quality Engineering, no working in a silo Mentor and help shape the next generation of manufacturing technicians 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off Be part of a global aerospace and defense organization (Elbit Systems) with the feel of a close-knit engineering team 🔷 What Success Looks Like Root causes get identified and resolved, not just patched, with recurring defects trending down Work instructions and test procedures are clear enough that technicians don't have to guess Technicians grow more capable because you took the time to teach, not just fix New products move from engineering into production without avoidable rework Strong working relationships across Operations, Engineering, and Quality Our Mindset & Core Values ✨ Innovation . We advance avionics technology through creative engineering and continuous improvement. ✨ Excellence . We hold ourselves to high standards in quality, reliability, and execution. ✨ Resilience . We solve complex technical challenges in demanding aerospace environments. ✨ "Yes, I Can" Ownership . We value team members who are proactive, collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented. 🔷 Benefits & Perks Benefits begin on your first day as a full-time employee. Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with safe harbor match within 60 days 9/80 work schedule option Every other Friday off Vacation, sick time, and 14 paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Wellness and Employee Assistance Program And more Relocation assistance is available. 🔷 Work Environment This role is based onsite in Tucson, Arizona due to the hands-on nature of troubleshooting circuit card assemblies, supporting final assembly and test operations, and working directly with technicians, test fixtures, and production equipment. 🔷 Ready to Put Your Troubleshooting Skills to Work? If you like solving problems that actually matter, and want to see your fixes fly, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more: UniversalAvionics.com Universal Avionics' products and technology are subject to U.S. export laws and regulations, including ITAR and EAR requirements. Employment eligibility may depend on work authorization and citizenship status in accordance with these regulations. Universal Avionics Systems Corporation is dedicated to providing and promoting equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI286270646
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Systems Administrator/Helpdesk Engineer

Leidos - Aug 06, 2026
Location-based
Full-time
Salary
Tucson, AZ
Description Launch Your Next Mission with Leidos! Do you enjoy solving technical challenges, keeping mission-critical systems running at peak performance, and delivering exceptional customer support? Leidos is seeking a Mid-Level Systems Administrator / Helpdesk Engineer to join the Chinook Program supporting an Intelligence Community customer. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a high-impact program where your technical expertise directly enables national security missions. As part of a collaborative and innovative team, you'll provide hands-on system administration, end-user support, and infrastructure maintenance while helping ensure our customers have the reliable technology they need to accomplish their mission. If you're passionate about technology, customer service, and continuous learning, we want to hear from you! Note: Candidate will need to commit to covering the morning shift starting at 6 AM EST or covering the evening shift working until 10 PM EST . Position may be performed in the following locations below. Please note Gaithersburg, MD is the program’s primary work location. Gaithersburg, MD Alexandria, VA Chantilly, VA Englewood, CO St. Louis, MO Tucson, AZ Clearance Level Required: Active Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination. Primary Responsibilities: Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 helpdesk support for users, resolving hardware, software, network, and system-related issues in a timely manner. Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux workstations and servers. Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls using Active Directory and related identity management tools. Monitor system performance, identify issues proactively, and implement corrective actions to maintain system availability. Install software updates, security patches, and operating system upgrades in accordance with program and customer requirements. Document incidents, service requests, troubleshooting procedures, and system changes using established ticketing systems. Collaborate with systems engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and network administrators to resolve complex technical issues. Support system backups, disaster recovery activities, and configuration management processes. Assist with workstation deployments, hardware refreshes, asset management, and inventory tracking. Participate in on-call support and scheduled maintenance activities as required. Oversee and maintain automation scripts and infrastructure as code (Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, etc.). Maintain system documentation, configuration baselines, and support CM and RM activities. Participate in security audits, incident response, and operational readiness activities. Contribute to continuous process improvements that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency Basic Qualifications: US citizenship is required per contract. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience. DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CASP+, CISSP). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) and hybrid cloud environments. Experience with Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux or CentOS) and Windows Server platform system administration. Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM) and management tools. Experience with automation and scripting (Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, Python). Familiarity with STIG compliance, system hardening, ACAS scans, and RMF processes. Strong understanding of enterprise networking, identity/access management, and storage concepts. Proven ability to troubleshoot, document, and lead systems-related projects independently. Experience supporting IC or DoD classified environments. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting an Intelligence Community customer or GEOINT missions. Familiarity with DevOps tools and pipelines (Git, Jenkins, Docker, etc.). Knowledge of enterprise backup solutions, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and PKI. Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis abilities. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across technical teams. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation. Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies in a dynamic environment. #Chinook #ASBA 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: August 4, 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00 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. About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits . Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com . If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission . Commitment to Non-Discrimination 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.
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Senior Test Engineer

Leidos - Aug 06, 2026
Location-based
Full-time
Salary
Tucson, AZ
Description Job Description: Are you passionate about ensuring mission-critical systems perform flawlessly when it matters most? Do you thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where quality and innovation go hand in hand? Leidos is seeking an experienced Senior Test Engineer to join the Chinook Program supporting an Intelligence Community customer. In this role, you’ll help deliver cutting-edge capabilities that directly support our nation’s intelligence mission while working alongside some of the industry’s brightest engineers, developers, and mission experts. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact through technical excellence and quality engineering, we’d love to hear from you. As a Senior Test Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of reliable, secure, and high-performing software solutions. You’ll work as an integral member of a cross-functional Agile Scrum Team, developing and executing comprehensive test strategies that support rapid, iterative delivery while maintaining exceptional quality standards. Position may be performed in the following locations below. Please note Gaithersburg, MD is the program’s primary work location. Gaithersburg, MD Alexandria, VA Chantilly, VA Englewood, CO St. Louis, MO Tucson, AZ Clearance Level Required: Active Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination. Primary Responsibilities: Lead planning, development, execution, and documentation of comprehensive test strategies for complex software systems. Design and execute functional, integration, system, regression, and end-to-end testing activities. Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test frameworks and test scripts to improve efficiency and coverage. Collaborate daily with software engineers, product managers, system engineers, and Scrum Masters to define acceptance criteria and ensure quality is built into every release. Analyze system requirements and technical documentation to create detailed test plans and test cases. Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution. Support Agile development teams by participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Validate system performance, reliability, security, and scalability against mission requirements. Generate test metrics, status reports, and quality assessments for program leadership and customer stakeholders. Mentor junior test engineers and promote quality engineering best practices across the program. Support Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines by integrating automated testing into deployment workflows. Basic Qualifications: US citizenship is required per contract. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience. 8+ years of software testing or quality engineering experience. Experience developing and executing automated test solutions using modern testing frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright, or equivalent. Experience testing distributed, cloud-based, or enterprise applications. Demonstrated experience creating and executing manual and automated test plans. Experience with API testing using tools such as Postman or REST Assured. Experience with CI/CD tools including Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms. Experience with defect management tools such as Jira. Ability to communicate results and issues to technical and non-technical customer stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs. Familiarity with scripting languages including JavaScript, and Python. Knowledge of containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner. Experience with cloud technologies including AWS, Azure, or OpenShift Knowledge of DevSecOps pipelines and automated quality assurance practices. Experience working with modern software delivery environments. Experience with geospatial applications or GEOINT data. Certifications such as ISTQB, CASTP, CAST, CSTE, Security+, or similar. #Chinook #ASBA 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: August 4, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 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. About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits . Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com . If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission . Commitment to Non-Discrimination 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.
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Senior Release Manager

Leidos - Aug 06, 2026
Location-based
Full-time
Salary
Tucson, AZ
Description Are you passionate about leading high-performing Agile teams and delivering mission-critical capabilities that make a real-world impact? Leidos is seeking an experienced Senior Release Manager/Scrum Master to join the Chinook program supporting an Intelligence Community customer. In this highly visible role, you’ll help drive the successful delivery of innovative software solutions that directly support national security missions. As a trusted Agile leader, you’ll orchestrate complex software releases across multiple teams while serving as a servant leader and coach to Agile development teams. You’ll collaborate with engineers, Product Managers, DevSecOps professionals, and customer stakeholders to deliver secure, high-quality capabilities in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. If you thrive on solving complex challenges, enabling teams to perform at their best, and continuously improving software delivery, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while working alongside some of the industry’s most talented professionals. Position may be performed in the following locations below. Please note Gaithersburg, MD is the program’s primary work location. Gaithersburg, MD Alexandria, VA Chantilly, VA Englewood, CO St Louis, MO Tucson, AZ Clearance Level Required: Active Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination. Primary Responsibilities: Release Management Develop, maintain, and execute integrated release plans across multiple Agile teams. Coordinate release readiness activities including planning, integration, testing, deployment, and production support. Manage release schedules, dependencies, risks, and cross-team coordination. Facilitate release planning meetings and Go/No-Go decision reviews. Collaborate with Agile teams to improve CI/CD and release automation. Track release metrics and communication release status to program leadership and customer stakeholders. Ensure compliance with customer governance, configuration management, cybersecurity, and change management processes. Coordinate release documentation, deployment approvals, and implementation activities. Scrum Master Responsibilities Serve as Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams. Facilitate Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Refinement. Coach teams on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement. Remove impediments and proactively resolve delivery risks. Partner with Product Managers to maintain healthy product backlogs and prioritize works. Foster collaboration across development, test, security, and operations teams. Track team velocity, sprint metrics, and Agile health indicators. Promote transparency, accountability, and continuous process improvement. Program Leadership Coordinate dependencies across multiple Agile teams and external organizations. Support Program Increment (PI) Planning and release forecasting. Identify program risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Prepare executive-level status reports and release dashboards. Support process improvement initiatives and Agile maturity efforts. Track record of mentoring Scrum Masters and Agile teams to higher levels of maturity. Basic Qualifications: US citizenship is required per contract. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in a technical domain. Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Advanced CSM, or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP). 10+ years of experience supporting software development programs. 5+ years of Release Management experience within Agile software development environments. 5+ years serving as a Scrum Master for Agile development teams. Experience managing releases across multiple Scrum teams. Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean methodologies. Experience supporting DevSecOps and CI/CD environments. Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile lifecycle management tools. Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs. Preferred Qualifications: SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE), SAFe Agilist certification. PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) and/or PMP certification. Experience with GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Enterprise, or other CI/CD platforms. Experience with Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, or containerized deployments. Experience supporting mission systems within the Intelligence Community. Experience with scaled Agile frameworks and multi-team release coordination. #Chinook 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: July 10, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 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. About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits . Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com . If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission . Commitment to Non-Discrimination 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.
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Store Parts Professional

NAPA Auto Parts - Aug 06, 2026
Location-based
Full-time
Salary
Tucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ, USA Full time R26_0000024910 NAPA is a Parts Store and So much more! We are driven to have the best people on our team to get the right parts to the right place at the right time The Role: A Parts Professional provides prompt and courteous service to all customers over the telephone, in the store, or in the dealer's shop. Looks up the parts application in catalogs or POS system. Processes orders for customers with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and courtesy. Assists and advises customers on how to best meet their needs, often dealing with questions and problems of a highly technical nature. Exhibits a thorough knowledge of products, performance standards, warranties, sales programs, and operating policies. Serves as a resource for advice to other store personnel A Day in the life: Implements appropriate sales practices such as greeting customers, demonstrating product knowledge, and ability to quickly understand customer's needs Maintains customer satisfaction by serving all customers, securing right part, and resolving customer issues Demonstrates professional attitude, conduct, and appearance Maintains POS computer abilities by learning and applying how to use catalog and system, practicing asset security/loss prevention controls, and understanding store's pricing methods Provides sales support functions by processing salespersons' stock orders, reporting overages/shortages/damaged merchandise, and ensuring the good appearance of store and displays Participates in training as needed and required Perform all other associated tasks as assigned by management What you'll need: High School Diploma, or equivalent, required Able to establish and maintain good relations with customers by providing courteous, efficient, and professional service Be functionally literate and capable of understanding and recognizing part numbers and line codes to ensure proper selection and delivery of parts, including identifying sequences of numbers and letters accurately and rapidly Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills Enjoy working with people in a fast-paced setting; be competitive, yet have the ability to work calmly under pressure Be ASE Parts Specialist (automotive) certified Have a working knowledge of the part of the city the store services and be able to operate a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission Able to work retail hours at any store location as assigned by management And if you have this, even better: Capable of operating TAMS point-of-sale system and cataloging Able to use the adding machine and process cash, check, and credit card transactions Visually capable of recognizing and distinguishing letters and numbers and remembering their sequencing Able to work on feet (stand and walk) for an entire assigned work shift Capable of lifting and moving parts and boxes of up to 60 pounds Able to repeatedly bend or stoop to floor-level shelves and able to reach upper shelves (ten feet) with use of stool or ladder when necessary Able to move engine blocks, core barrels, and other heavy equipment with moving aids designed to move such items, including hand trucks, barrel dollies, hydraulic lifts, etc Why NAPA may just be the right place for you: Outstanding health benefits and 401K Stable company Fortune 200 with a "family" feel Company Culture that works hard yet takes care of employees Opportunity for accessing multiple career paths, ongoing development, with support from leaders and your team Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. Where permitted by applicable law, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to an approved accommodation, and proof of vaccination will be required on or prior to start date. GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. See Description Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI286193673
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Business Development Manager - Technical Director

SAK Construction, LLC - Aug 06, 2026
Location-based
Full-time
Salary
Tucson, AZ
Business Development Manager - Technical Director ID: 1710 Location: Tucson, AZ SAK Construction is looking for a knowledgeable and experienced Business Development Manager- Technical Director. SAK is one of the largest privately held pipeline rehabilitation contractors in the U.S. Founded in 2006 by a seasoned team of experts in underground construction and trenchless technology, the company focuses on helping clients nationwide identify the most cost-effective solutions to the many operational, regulatory, and environmental problems associated with deteriorating sanitary and storm sewers. Responsibilities: Overall responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations as they relate to business development. Provides executive leadership team and regional leadership with recommendations related to organizational growth initiatives impacting business development efforts. Leads alternative delivery pursuits and provides guidance and recommendations to regional leadership and business development staff on strategy and partnering/teaming decisions. Manages development of proposals, bids, and generating market intelligence for capturing and analyzing strategic market or client information. Participate in national trade shows, professional organizations (DBIA, etc.) and industry events as requested by VP of Business Development and regional leadership. Provide subject matter expertise and coaching of regional teams as it relates to business development relationships including regional, state and local levels. Contributes to the development of high-level relationships with customers, engineering firms and potential customers. Contributes to and assists with efforts to identify, develop and close opportunities for business. Serves as an internal consultant to VP of Business Development and various departments upon request to enhance all business development-related concerns. Responsible for creating departmental budgets as requested. Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in Business Development or Sales. Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field. MBA preferred. 5+ years of demonstrated experience in forging and maintaining business relationships. 5+ years of experience in negotiating contracts and leading strategic pursuits. Proficiency with MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM Systems. Ideal candidate is licensed engineer, DBIA certified, or similar technical professional certifications/licensures. 10+ years of experience working in construction industry or similar high-paced environment. Experienced in public speaking and engagement, contract negotiations and technical writing. It is the policy of SAK Construction to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, gender, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information & testing, family & medical leave, gender identity/expression or veteran status and to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment all persons regardless of their status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V and participates in the E-Verify Program Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI286140130
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Chief Systems Architect

Leidos - Aug 06, 2026
Location-based
Full-time
Salary
Tucson, AZ
Description Lead the Architecture Behind Mission Success At Leidos, we don’t just build technology, we engineer solutions that help safeguard our nation. We’re seeking an accomplished Chief Systems Architect to define and execute the technical vision for the Chinook Program supporting our Intelligence Community customer. As the program’s senior technical authority, you will shape the future architecture of a complex, mission-critical ecosystem, influence enterprise technology strategy, and guide multidisciplinary engineering teams in delivering resilient, secure, and scalable solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside government leaders and industry experts to modernize capabilities that enable critical intelligence operations. If you’re a visionary architect who thrives on solving the nation’s toughest technical challenges, leading high-performing engineering organizations, and transforming emerging technologies into operational capabilities, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Position Overview The Chief Systems Architect serves as the principal technical advisor to program leadership and the customer, establishing the architectural direction for one of Leidos’ premier Intelligence Community programs. You will lead the design and evolution of enterprise systems spanning cloud, data, cybersecurity, software, infrastructure, and systems integration while ensuring technical excellence throughout the program lifecycle. Success in this role requires balancing strategic vision with execution, building consensus across diverse stakeholders, and driving innovation while ensuring delivery of secure, reliable, and mission-focused capabilities. Position may be performed in the following locations below. Please note Gaithersburg, MD is the program’s primary work location. Gaithersburg, MD Alexandria, VA St. Louis, MO Englewood, CO Tucson, AZ Clearance Level Required: Active Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination. Primary Responsibilities: Serve as the lead architect for a task order, while providing architectural guidance and alignment across the broader program as needed to ensure consistency, interoperability, and compliance across multiple task orders. Serve as the principal systems architect and strategic technical advisor on all matters related to enterprise systems design, cloud integration, and architecture modernization. Lead the development and evolution of architectural frameworks and system-of-systems designs aligned with the customer’s long-term GEOINT strategies. Provide authoritative recommendations on technology integration, standards adoption, and data flow optimization. Collaborate with Product Managers, Release Train Engineers (RTEs), and cross-functional scrum teams to translate business needs into technical solutions that meet performance, scalability, security, and compliance requirements. Guide technical decision-making across geographically dispersed teams to ensure consistent design patterns, coding standards, and DevSecOps practices. Conduct architecture reviews and provide governance to ensure solutions are compliant with federal enterprise architecture frameworks, cybersecurity mandates (e.g., NIST), and cloud adoption strategies. Define, update, and validate architectural patterns and interface specifications for enterprise-level systems. Drive cloud-native solution strategies including containerization, and continuous integration/continuous delivery/deployment (CI/CD) pipelines in secure environments. Analyze and evaluate emerging technologies to inform future-state architecture and capability roadmaps. Represent Leidos and the Chinook Program in high-level technical exchanges, reviews, and governance boards with the customer and Intelligence Community (IC) stakeholders. Drive user-facing front-end development and back-end infrastructure that integrates with existing customer systems and end user mission requirements. Expertise in at least one high-level programing language like Python, C, C++, or Java in addition to front end JavaScript API usage like Svelte or React. Basic Qualifications: US citizenship is required per contract. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain. 10+ years of progressive experience in systems architecture, software development, solution engineering, or enterprise information technology (IT). Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing complex, mission-critical enterprise architectures with the IC. Deep expertise in cloud architecture (AWS/C2S/IC GovCloud), data integration, and secure multi-domain systems. Experience working with geographically dispersed Agile teams and participating in SAFe ceremonies (e.g., PI Planning Events, System Demos). Familiarity with GEOINT data, the customer’s tools, infrastructure, and tradecraft. Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-organizational collaboration. Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53), zero-trust architectures, and cloud security principles. Certifications such as The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA). Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting customer mission operations and programs. Experience leading enterprise modernization or cloud transformation initiatives. SAFe certification, such as SAFe Architect, SAFe Agilist (SA), or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC). Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), hybrid cloud, and cloud migration strategies. Experience mentoring junior architects or leading architecture communities of practice. #Chinook #NSBA 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: July 29, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 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. About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits . Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com . If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission . Commitment to Non-Discrimination 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.
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