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From the employer's careers site First seen 28 Oct 2026 · Still live on 31 Oct 2026

Last Mile Fill Device Test Engineer

Leidos San Diego, CA On-site senior full-time

Salary

$92,300 - $166,850 per year

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Description

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Last Mile Fill Device Test Engineer in its INTEL Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). The successful candidate will work on software development projects that rely on a Last Mile Test (LMT) laboratory for engineering and test support.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Conduct Government Acceptance Tests, functional tests, and regression tests of fill devices in local San Diego test facilities.
  • Follow standard operating procedures in the Last Mile Communications Security (COMSEC) Vault and the Last Mile Test/iApp Development Lab.
  • Participate in weekly SKL TELCONs with Last Mile and Tri-service representatives.
  • Prepare COMSEC transfer requests and submit CMS plans and email authorisations for approval.
  • Develop standard SKL test procedures for new implemented Navy ECUs and provide technical support.
  • Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to Navy fleet users and Tier 3 Help Desk as required.
  • Maintain and utilise the KMI Test Infrastructure to order key/certificates and obtain materials.
  • Peer review deliverable documents and reports.
  • Operate and maintain test MGCs and Last Mile Vault equipment.
  • Conduct monthly audits and destruction of physical and electronic keys.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Active Secret security clearance.
  • BS degree with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Five years of experience in COMSEC operations as a Local Element user and/or as a KOA manager.
  • Three years of experience with SKLs and other similar fill devices.
  • Experience in operations and maintenance of MGC equipment, ECUs, and Secured Telephone Equipment (STE).
  • Proven ability to deliver quality results in a busy environment.
  • DoD 8570 approved security certification (required 90 days after hire).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to quickly become proficient in new tools/technologies.
  • Ability to identify efficiencies and process improvements.
  • Solid understanding of software requirement management.
  • Understanding of Agile development methodologies.

The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $92,300 to $166,850 and benefits including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match, Flexible Schedules, and more.

Skills

Required

  • COMSEC operations
  • KOA management
  • SKLs
  • MGC equipment
  • ECUs
  • Secured Telephone Equipment (STE)
  • DoD 8570 approved security certification

Nice to have

  • Agile development methodologies
  • software requirement management

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/San-Diego-CA/Last-Mile-Fill-Device-Test-Engineer_R-00193172

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