Software Test EngineerLeidos
Description
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Sr. RMF Security Engineer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!
The Software Test Engineer will join an agile development team building a mobile‑focused user application. This role is responsible for ensuring product quality through both manual and automated testing of the user interface and backend components.
The engineer will proactively support all testing activities, collaborate with System Engineers, Developers, and fellow Testers, and contribute to accurate, well‑written test documentation. **Note that this is not a senior position and looking for someone early in their career**
Required Qualifications:
Position requires US citizenship and an active Secret DoD security clearance
Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2-4 years of software development testing experience.
Experience with SKLs and ECUs.
At least 2 years of experience in software testing.
Experience with implementing regression testing for software.
Familiarity and/or experience using automated test tools on software projects.
The ability to communicate effectively with both product owners and software developers.
Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
DoD 8570 approved security certification (i.e., Security +, CISSP, etc.) (Will be required 90 days after hire)
Preferred (some subset of the following):
Ability to quickly become proficient in new tools/technologies.
Ability to identify efficiencies and process improvements between the development and testing disciplines.
Understanding of C++.
Experience in Agile development methodologies.
Experience with a version control system (e.g., Git, SVN).
Experience with an issue/problem tracking system (e.g., VersionOne, Jira).
Experience with continuous integration environments (e.g., Jenkins).
Desired Skills:
Experience using Squish for Qt.
Familiarity with Crypto and COMSEC
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:
May 12, 2026For 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.
