Test Engineer III

Primary Responsibilities

Validate Mission Readiness – Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and procedures to conduct vulnerability, analytical, and technical assessments of complex communication systems across multiple security classifications.

Engineer Automated Solutions – Design, develop, and integrate automated testing capabilities, methodologies, and analysis tools (GOTS/COTS) to enable continuous end-to-end assessment of system performance and security.

Optimize System Performance – Configure and operate network, voice, and video quality analysis tools and modeling suites to evaluate system performance and identify areas for improvement.

Deconstruct Complex Anomalies – Provide subject matter expertise in root cause analysis efforts to diagnose and resolve complex system and network issues uncovered during testing.

Document Operational Truth – Create and maintain detailed documentation for all testing activities, including methodologies, analysis processes, and technical assessment reports.

Basic Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI clearance (mandatory).
• Education: Masters Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or educational equivalent.
• Experience: 10+ years in the following: Providing tests and evaluations of hardware and/or software development, Developing and documenting test plans and procedures, Conducting testing, and evaluating and documenting results, Preparing studies, plans, and analyses in support of a program.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (MS Teams, SharePoint).
• Communication: Strong written/verbal skills for technical documentation and presentations.
• Work Style: Ability to manage multiple tasks in an agile, dynamic environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with network data collection and testing tools and analysis techniques.
• Python programming and scripting skills.
• Understanding of/and experience with VoIP systems, codecs and transmission standards.
• Knowledge of National Leadership Command Capability or Senior Leader Command, Control and Communications Systems.
• Experience working with Nuclear C3 community stakeholders such as Air Force, Navy, NC3 Enterprise Center, USSTRATCOM, USCYBERCOM, the Joint Staff, and OSD.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

About Leidos

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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.