Aviation Software Test Engineer

Development and analysis of guidance and autopilot algorithms, implementation of these items in 6-DOF simulations and operational flight software. Additionally, the candidate should be capable of conducting trade studies for design decisions, developing techniques to assess, validate and verify performance, and supporting flight tests with pre-flight predictions and post-flight analyses., 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. Related Jobs Aerospace Engineer Leidos Huntsville, ALOn-Site Research Equities Statistics Mathematics Market Data Trigonometry Linear Algebra Version Control Control Systems Ancient History Algorithm Design Machine Learning Data Visualization Supervised Learning Programming Languages Aerospace Engineering Reinforcement Learning Artificial Intelligence Technical Communication Git (Version Control System) Battle Management Technology Python (Programming Language) Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance) +0 Aviation Software Test Engineer Leidos Huntsville, ALOn-Site Linux Writing Sensors Editing Equities Scripting Automation Innovation Resilience Agentic AI Mathematics Market Data Communication Test Planning Test Strategy Manual Testing Business Ethics Microsoft Excel Test Automation People Oriented Ancient History Computer Science Embedded Systems Software Testing Mission Planning Microsoft Outlook Industry Standards Software Solutions Process Improvement Integration Testing User Interface (UI) Microsoft PowerPoint Software Engineering Software Development Computer Engineering Constructive Feedback Aerospace Engineering Test Execution Engine Database Architecture Electrical Engineering User Interface Testing Configuration Management Ubuntu (Operating System) Agile Software Development C++ (Programming Language) Software Quality (SQA/SQC) Python (Programming Language) Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Military Standards And Specifications +0

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• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Strong math skills are required in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry and coordinate transformation. Candidates must be experienced in MATLAB, Simulink, and C/C++ programming. Candidates must also possess solid technical communication skills and an ability to work in both collaborative team environments and independently.
• Candidates must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate in order to work on-site at the Huntsville, AL office., * Familiarity and experience with Department of War digital engineering paradigm, experience with flight vehicles, guided munitions and/or unmanned aerial systems.
• Masters degree or doctorate in engineering or physics is strongly desired.
• Current active Secret or higher level clearance.
• Familiarity with LQR/LQG, Kalman filtering, and nonlinear control techniques such as NDI and adaptive control.

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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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Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. The Defense Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for Guidance and Control Engineer to work in our Huntsville, AL office. This is an exciting opportunity to support rapid development for navigation of air, land, and sea launched flight systems. Leidos is expanding the navigation team due to recent growing programs, such as the AGM-190/A Small Cruise Missile, US SOCOM’s GBU 69/B Small Glide Munition, multiple Hypersonic Missile programs, DARPA’s Gremlins program, and other rapid development efforts., 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 .