Software Test Architect

We are seeking a Software Test Architect to lead development of tools and processes for testing embedded and hardware-integrated software systems. This role is responsible for defining scalable test architectures, enabling test-driven development, and ensuring robust validation across software, firmware, and hardware interfaces., * Define and implement test architecture and strategy for embedded and hardware-integrated systems

• Design and scale automated test frameworks for validating software interacting with hardware components

• Develop and promote simulation and emulation strategies (e.g., hardware-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop)

• Establish, using commercially available tools, test environments that replicate real-world device behavior and edge conditions

• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, including regression testing

• Drive risk-based and system-level testing across firmware, APIs, and user-facing applications

• Partner with hardware, firmware, and software teams to ensure end-to-end validation

• Lead efforts in test data management, observability, and failure analysis

• Mentor engineers and establish best practices for embedded and systems testing

• 8-12+ years of experience in software testing or quality engineering, with exposure to embedded or hardware-integrated systems

• Strong experience designing test strategies and automation frameworks

• Hands-on experience with automation tools and scripting, particular those related to automated testing (e.g., Pytest, junit, testing, gherkin, cucumber or similar)

• Experience testing APIs, system interfaces, and distributed components

• Experience developing and using CI/CD pipelines and automated quality gates

• Understanding of system-level testing concepts, including integration, regression, and reliability testing

• Experience working in Agile or iterative development environments

• Must be eligible to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded systems, firmware testing, or hardware/software integration

• Familiarity with hardware simulation/emulation environments:

• Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)

• Software-in-the-loop (SIL)

• Device simulators or virtual test environments

• Experience validating real-time or event-driven systems

• Experience in Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD)

• Background in robotics, IoT, medical devices, or other hardware-integrated domains, especially those with critical safety and security requirements

• Experience with test automation for physical devices (e.g., device orchestration, sensor validation)

• Familiarity with cloud-based test infrastructure and remote device testing

• Experience leading or mentoring QA teams

What We're Looking For

• A systems thinker who understands interactions between software, firmware, and hardware

• A hands-on architect who can design strategy and contribute technically

• Someone who can translate real-world device behavior into scalable test environments

• Strong collaborator across hardware, firmware, software, and systems engineering teams

• A focus on automation, reliability, and continuous improvement

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 .

For over five decades, Leidos has been pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space-designing and deploying sensor payloads that deliver critical information for national security. These systems operate where failure isn't an option, turning raw signals into actionable insight in real time., 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 .