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From the employer's careers site First seen 28 Oct 2026

MDS Systems Test Engineer

Leidos Washington Navy Yard, DC On-site senior full-time

Salary

$92,300 - $166,850 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Systems Test Engineer focused on Mission Distribution System (MDS) to join our team at the Washington Planning Center to support the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) segment of the Tomahawk Weapon System (TWS) located at the Washington Navy Yard.

The System Test Engineer will be responsible for:

  • Requirements analysis, software design analysis, specification reviews, user documentation inspection, test planning, test execution, test results recording and reporting, operational test scenario development, milestone review participation, and site acceptance testing at multiple end-user locations as necessary.
  • Domestic and some international travel may be required, possibly up to 25% per year.
  • Activities also include reviews and evaluation of products and processes and participation in various Engineering review boards.
  • Works independently to achieve day-to-day objectives.
  • Develops solutions to technical problems that may require collaboration with internal experts.
  • Regularly communicates and leads internal project team members, management, and external organizations and customers as necessary.
  • Responsible for project schedules and performance requirements being met.
  • Leads the development of the organization's goals and objectives and process improvement.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of related experience.
  • US Citizen; Currently possessing an active DoD Top Secret clearance with the ability to upgrade to a TS/SCI clearance upon hire.
  • Operational experience with Tomahawk Mission Distribution System (MDS) and strike planning is highly desired.
  • Working knowledge of software engineering, software programming, databases including SQL, system interface testing, and test automation is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in computer applications languages, technologies, and/or capabilities required for this position.
  • Good technical writing and communication skills.
  • Experience with verification and validation test activities, including development of test cases and procedures, execution of test procedures, documentation of test issues, and test reporting.

Pay Range: $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • computer applications languages
  • technical writing
  • communication skills
  • verification and validation test activities

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Washington-DC/MDS-Systems-Test-Engineer_R-00194971

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