Senior Test Engineer

Description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to support a federal program by conducting system and acceptance testing activities, ensuring compliance with documented requirements, and providing actionable insights to project managers and stakeholders. The role will involve developing test plans, designing reusable automated test procedures, executing tests, and maintaining thorough documentation in accordance with applicable government standards. The Senior Test Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring system quality, validating functionality, and supporting successful delivery of enterprise applications. This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.

At Leidos, you will join a team of innovators tackling some of the world's most complex challenges through advanced technology solutions

Primary Responsibilities.

Conduct system and acceptance testing activities in accordance with project requirements and government standards.

Develop and maintain test plans, procedures, and subordinate documentation to support all phases of testing.

Design, develop, and execute reusable and maintainable test procedures and automated test scripts.

Ensure that test designs and documentation fully support government timelines and compliance requirements.

Analyze test results to provide informed conclusions and recommendations for system readiness and quality improvements.

Monitor testing status and application deviations, keeping project managers fully informed of risks, issues, and discrepancies from documented user requirements.

Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve defects.

Maintain comprehensive records of test execution, outcomes, and lessons learned to improve testing efficiency and reliability.

Ensure testing practices align with best practices for automation, maintainability, and scalability.

Required Security Clearance :

Active Top Secret.

Basic Qualifications.

Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years of professional experience in system testing or quality assurance (additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree).

Minimum of 3 years of experience using automated test tools (e.g., Selenium, UFT, JUnit, or equivalent).

Demonstrated ability to develop, execute, and maintain manual and automated test procedures.

Experience creating and maintaining test plans, test cases, and test documentation in alignment with project requirements and standards.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret test results and provide actionable recommendations.

Experience communicating testing status, risks, and deviations to project managers and stakeholders.

Proficiency with test management tools and standard office software

Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications.

Experience testing enterprise applications or government systems.

Experience with automated test script development for reusable and maintainable testing frameworks.

Familiarity with regulatory compliance, acceptance criteria, and quality assurance standards in federal projects.

Ability to analyze system behavior, identify root causes, and recommend process improvements to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.

Strong understanding of continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI / CD) pipelines and automated testing integration.

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 11, 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 $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

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.