Systems Test Engineer - Leidos

Description

Leidos’ Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) operation is seeking a Systems Test Engineer in Vista, CA to join our cross-functional engineering team using cutting edge technology to develop truly novel solutions that make travel and trade safer, healthier, and more efficient on a global level. As a member of the Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) team, you will be joining a diverse and dedicated group who are excited about producing industry leading screening technology.  Our team produces a comprehensive suite of fully automated and integrated products for aviation, shipping ports, border crossings, and critical infrastructure customers.  These systems provide threat detection by screening baggage, cargo, and people at checkpoints around the world.  

The Systems Test Engineer will work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Training, Field Service and customers throughout the development life cycle, to qualify and sustain Leidos security detection products to associated requirements/objectives at the factory and after field installation.  Candidates must have experience working with integrated systems, testing both software and hardware, and ideally be able to function in both Windows and Linux environments. Formal test reporting and documentation generation is required. The duties and responsibilities may change from time to time without notice and include but are not limited to the duties described below.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop a wide range of tests and frameworks (integration, performance, regression, etc.) to ensure system software meets and/or exceeds product requirements.  
• Test software in a systems environment as part of the product qualification process to satisfy customer requirements for release and installation in the field.  
• Generate, execute, and document corresponding test plans and results.
• Partner with development team members to identify and debug defects early in the development process.
• Generate documentation packages and follow required configuration management processes to “officially” release software to manufacturing.
• Proactively lead group design discussions pertaining to software/system quality and report project status and issues to management and customers, as required.
• Assist Field Service Engineering in evaluating and troubleshooting installation anomalies to help customers through problem resolution.
• Utilize effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with all product line stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS Degree in technical discipline with 4+ years of prior relevant experience or MS Degree with 2+ years experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (US citizenship required).
• Extensive experience troubleshooting software/hardware in integrated systems.
• Extensive experience working with Windows-based operating systems and applications
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with creating test cases to qualify defined system requirements.
• Ability to travel to customer sites, as required.
• Some lifting required (less than 20 pounds typically)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with networks, distributed software environments or cloud-based architectures.
• Familiarity with product development process and configuration management applications.
• Experience with programming and/or electronics.
• Basic LINUX skills
• Technical writing experience
• Experience with Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies.

Check out the links below to learn more about Security Enterprise Solutions (SES)
https://careers.leidos.com/pages/security-enterprise-solutions     
https://www.leidos.com/markets/aviation/security-detection 

Original Posting Date:

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:

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.