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# TPS Systems Test Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $92,300.0 - $166,850.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Software Documentation, Computer Programming, Databases, Hardware Interface Design, Enterprise Planning Systems, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, System Testing, Test Execution Engine
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/793538B3FBCC41C6887EA87E0A928B1B/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of related experience. Additional experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement.
 * US Citizen; Currently possessing an active DoD Top Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to a TS/SCI clearance upon hire.
 * Operational experience with Tomahawk Planning System (TPS) mission planning is highly desired.
 * Strong knowledge of software engineering, software programming, databases including SQL, system interface testing, and test automation is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Proficiency in computer applications languages technologies and/or capabilities required for this position.
 * Good technical writing and communication skills.

## Description

This System Test Engineer will be focused on TPS and will be part of the System Test Engineering Team. The System Test Engineer will work in support of the Leidos Systems Engineering contract with the US Navy., * Requirements analysis; software design analysis, specification reviews, user documentation inspection; test planning, test execution (functional, integration, regression and more), test results recording and reporting, operational test scenario development, milestone review participation, and site acceptance testing at multiple end-user locations as necessary.

 * Domestic and some international travel may be required - possibly up-to 25% per year.
 * Activities also include reviews and evaluation of products and processes and participation in various Engineering review boards.
 * Works independently to achieve day-to-day objectives.
 * Develops solutions to technical problems that may require collaboration with internal experts.
 * Regularly communicates and leads internal project team members, management, and external organizations and customers as necessary.
 * Responsible for project schedules and performance requirements are met.
 * Contributes to the development of the organization's goals and objectives and process improvement.


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