Principal Test Engineer

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Test Engineer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) . Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos , we offer competitive benefits , including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Job Description

As a Test Engineer on this program, you will have the opportunity to design, develop, and execute automated tests to ensure the quality and reliability of software applications and services in a Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery Pipeline within a commercial cloud environment. You will play a crucial role in the software development lifecycle, aiming to streamline testing processes, reduce defects, and accelerate software releases.

Primary Responsibilities

Guide and mentor junior and mid-level test engineers, sharing best practices, conducting code reviews, and fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Participate in program Agile software development initiatives (standup, planning, increment planning) to support innovation and enhancement of custom applications through iteration / functionality testing within a commercial cloud environment.

Participate and collaborate with team members to assess StoryPoint / complexity efforts (using best practices) to ensure proper testing and delivery of functionality per User Story Acceptance Criteria

Collaborate with team members (Scrum Master, Product Owner, Software Developers) to develop test approaches with emphasis on automation of recurring / regression test cases through selected toolsets

Develop automated test cases using knowledge of custom Applications through designated GUI / COTS products (ex : Selenium and Katalon Studio)

Leverage DevOps practices to ensure repeatability and Configuration Management of test cases / scripts are maintained and continuously improved

Develop and document end-to-end functionality test case narratives using task management system (JIRA / Confluence) and support performance testing / evaluation activities using tools such as Jmeter

Basic Qualifications :

Significant experience in software quality assurance with a significant focus on automation testing.

Significant experience with creation, authoring, execution and documentation of test cases / result sets for software products in an agile cadence

General understanding and hands-on experience in designing and implementing robust automation frameworks using tools like Selenium or Katalon Studio

Strong programming skills in languages such as Java or Python enabling the ability to write efficient and scalable test scripts.

Significant experience with CI / CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub) and their integration with automated tests.

Direct experience with software performance testing practices

Significant experience working / testing within Commercial Cloud Platforms (ex : AWS) and DevOps tools, and working in a SAFe Agile and DevOps development environment

Demonstrated ability to work within collaborative environment to execute test cases complimentary to development efforts

BS degree with 12 or more years of prior relevant experience or Master's with 10 or more years of prior relevant experience. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree

Candidate must have an active TS / SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications :

Hands-on experience with Katalon Studio and Katalon Runtime Engine

Experience reviewing output of CI / CD jobs and capable of tracking test failures back to code changes that resulted in bugs

Capable of reviewing code check-ins to understand the impact of code changes on system functionality and potential applications bugs.

Direct experience with AWS environments

CABARESTON

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting : September 2, 2025

For U.S. Positions : 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 :

Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com / careers / pay-benefits .

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.