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From the employer's careers site First seen 15 Nov 2026

Embedded Software Test Engineer

Leidos Huntsville, AL senior full-time

Salary

$131,300 - $237,350 per year

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Description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Test Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team in Huntsville, AL, to create unique solutions for complex problems, specifically regarding missile defense systems.

The Embedded Software Test Engineer will support testing and validation activities for embedded systems within complex technical environments. The ideal candidate will possess extensive software testing and automation experience, with a strong background in Python scripting, debugging, and test framework development.

Responsibilities The Embedded Software Test Engineer will:

  • Support testing and validation activities for embedded systems
  • Troubleshoot across embedded software, networking, hardware interfaces, and automated test environments
  • Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, hardware engineers, and program stakeholders to ensure quality, reliability, and performance of embedded system applications
  • Develop and maintain automation frameworks and test harnesses
  • Perform testing within simulated environments, HWIL, and SIL test environments
  • Validate interfaces between software, firmware, and hardware components
  • Conduct post-test analysis and document results

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
  • 12+ years of experience in software testing, integration, and verification of embedded systems
  • Experience testing embedded systems and integrated hardware/software platforms
  • Strong Python scripting and debugging skills
  • Experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks
  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex test data
  • Experience with network analysis and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark
  • Experience using Jira for defect tracking, task management, and SAFe workflow support
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Benefits

  • Competitive salary: $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 per year

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with automated test environments
  • Experience with Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs)

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Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • CI/CD pipelines
  • automated test environments
  • Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs)

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