Testing Engineer

Leidos, Inc.
Vista, CA, United States
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$73,450.0 - $132,775.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Data Analysis Automation of Tests C++ (Programming Language) Computer Engineering Software Debugging Hardware Design Python (Programming Language) LabVIEW Strategies of Testing Hardware Testing Yield Optimization

Job description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support the Leidos Production Facility in Vista CA. As the Test Engineer, ensure product quality and reliability by developing, implementing, andmaintainingtesting processes, hardware, and software in manufacturing. Key roles include creating automated test programs (ATE), Designing test fixtures, troubleshooting production failures, reducing test times, improvingyieldandensuringproducts meet specifications.

Primary Responsibilities (not a complete list):

  • Test Strategy & Program Development:Design, develop, and implement test strategies, test programs, and scripts for Automated Test Equipment (ATE).

  • Hardware Design & Maintenance:Design, build, andmaintaintest fixtures, test hardware, and debugPrinted Circuit Assemblies (PCAs)tocomponentlevels.

  • Production Support & Troubleshooting:Provide daily support to manufacturing, troubleshoot assembly/component failures, anddetermineif issues are product-related or test-relatedand create troubleshooting guides for production.

  • Yield Improvement & Data Analysis:Analyze data from automated testing toidentifytrends, enhance productivity, and improve manufacturing yield.

  • New Product Introduction (NPI):Work with R&D engineering teams to introduce new products into manufacturing, ensuring testability (Design for Test).

  • Documentation & Standardization:Document test procedures, specifications, and process changes tomaintainquality standards.

Requirements

  • Technical Skills:Proficient with electronic test instruments (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters), test programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, LabVIEW), and ATE systems.

  • Background:Typically requires aBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.May consideradditionalexperience in lieu of a degree.

  • Work Environment:work directlyin manufacturing environment, often spending time in labs for debugging.

  • Minimum of4years of experience, with at least 1 year of experience in testing & integration

  • Experience with test plan development and technical writing

  • Working knowledge of embedded systems

  • Strong communicationskills to engage with multidiscipline teams

  • Excellent debugging skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of embedded systems

Benefits & conditions

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting:September 4, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range:Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law., 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.

About the company

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.

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