Entry Level Software Tester

Primary Responsibilities

• Performing test planning, monitoring, and execution.
• Learning, troubleshooting, and asking lots of questions.
• Developing and executing software test cases in a Linux/Windows environment with significant focus on repeatability.
• Reviewing and verifying system level and software level requirements while working with team members to better understand them.
• Discovering and documenting technical defects so team members can easily reproduce the issue.

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Must possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Top Secret/SSBI Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Final Top-Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Technical Degree.
• Experience in C++, Python, JavaScript, Java or C#.
• A proven ability to program (examples proved in GitHub, prints out, or code by hand in the interview).
• Navigational knowledge of Linux and Windows.
• Problem solving skills (imagine a hundred exclamation points behind this qualification).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or working knowledge of writing automated and/or unit tests.
• Experience or working knowledge of Qt, Python.
• Experience or working knowledge in Jenkins and Groovy scripting.
• Bash/PowerShell scripting.
• Familiarity with Jira - issue tracking and agile project management, or similar tool.

About the Role

The CEMA (Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities) department requires proper testing of all products. These products are designed to train the warfighter to recognize, identify, and respond to real-world CEMA attacks. Additionally, there is a product responsible for alerting customers of potential cyber and electromagnetic warfare (EW) attacks by adversaries. The position is entry-level, but candidates should be willing to learn and grow into the role. The team includes both red and blue actors, including hackers, programmers, mathematicians, and physicists, making knowledge easily accessible to those who are willing to ask questions. The focus is on problem-solving, troubleshooting, and breaking things for good reasons.

Requirements

Must have and be able to maintain a Final Top Secret/SSBI Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Final Top-Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related Technical Degree.

Skills

Experience in C++, Python, JavaScript, Java or C#.

Benefits

Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

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.

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.

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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.