Leidos is seeking a Software Test Support Engineer to provide technical software engineering support for testing and integration of Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (UUV) programs that address existing and emerging maritime missions of national importance for a broad range of customers across multiple Department of Defense agencies.
Requirements
- Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and basic testing practices.
- Comfort working in Linux environments and using command-line tools.
- Basic scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar) for automation and troubleshooting.
- Exposure to robotics, embedded systems, or hardware/software integration.
- Familiarity with networking (TCP/IP, ZMQ, DDS, CAN Bus, serial comms) and troubleshooting tools.
- Hands-on experience with version control (Git) and issue tracking (Jira).
- Interest in automation through scripting, containers (Docker), or CI/CD pipelines.
Responsibilities
- Support software integration on the production line by deploying builds, tracking versions, and ensuring smooth configuration management.
- Develop, refine, and run hands-on test procedures to validate software and system performance.
- Capture and clearly document test results, issues, and insights to help the engineering team improve the product.
- Troubleshoot software-related challenges alongside engineers and technicians, learning directly from complex real-world systems.
- Maintain and improve test tools, environments, and scripts used in daily production and validation.
- Contribute ideas to streamline workflows and improve test processes.
- Collaborate across engineering, production, and QA teams to ensure every vehicle meets mission-ready standards.
Other
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the time
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow structured procedures.
- Clear written and verbal communication for documenting results and reporting issues.
- Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn from experienced engineers.
