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# System Test Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $92,300.0 - $166,850.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Computer Programming, Databases, Distributed Systems, Hardware Interface Design, Verification and Validation (Software), SQL Databases
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/320537/mds-systems-test-engineer-d-c-dc-washington

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of related experience. Additional experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement.\n
 * US Citizen; Currently possessing an active DoD Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to a TS/SCI clearance upon hire.\n
 * Operational experience with Tomahawk Mission Distribution System (MDS) and strike planning is highly desired.\n
 * Working knowledge of software engineering, software programming, databases including SQL, system interface testing, and test automation is a plus.\n, * Proficiency in computer applications languages technologies and/or capabilities required for this position.\n
 * Good technical writing and communication skills.\n
 * Experience with verification and validation test activities including development of test cases and procedures, execution of test procedures, documentation of test issues, and test reporting.\n



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