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- **Company:** Nabout Leidos
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $69,550.0 - $125,725.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Word, Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Outlook, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Linux, Human-Computer Interaction, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Object-Oriented Software Development, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Maintenance, Software Engineering, Test Execution Engine, Strategies of Testing, User Interface Testing, Scripting, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Virtual Agents
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/331516/entry-aviation-software-test-engineer-defense-sensors-alabama-al-huntsville

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.\n
 * 2+ years of prior relevant technical experience or Master's degree in relevant field.\n
 * Recent experience with software development and/or writing software test scripts using one of the following Object-Oriented Programming languages: C++, Python, or Java.\n
 * Experience in both manual and automated test tools and techniques.\n
 * Aptitude for the technical skills required for software test, configuration management, and software quality engineering concepts.\n
 * Experience developing test methods and procedures for software products using scripting and/or compiled languages.\n
 * Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.\n
 * Analytical and process improvement skills along with a personal drive for details and quality workmanship.\n
 * Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).\n
 * Good communication skills.\n
 * Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.\n
 * US Citizenship is required and ability to obtain and maintain and DoD Secret clearance.\n, * Experience writing user interface (UI) tests with automated UI testing technologies.\n
 * Experience writing software in compliance with applicable industry safety and cyber standards (MIL-STD-882E, DISA STIGs).\n
 * Candidate is expected to accept constructive feedback from more senior software team members.\n
 * The ability to work across multiple products under development by multiple small teams.\n
 * Experience with Agentic AI coding tools\n

## Description

This position focuses on automated testing, development of robust, innovative software test infrastructures and frameworks, integration testing, informal manual testing, formal software qualification testing, fielding and support, and maintenance of software products. Software products range from analysis tools/simulations, mission planning software, and components of mission-critical systems.\n
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\nPrimary Responsibilities\n
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 * Direct participation as an integral team member who performs key roles with respect to test planning, test strategy and design, test execution, software engineering processes, and recommendations on product quality.\n
 * Reviewing, editing, and generating various documents used for engineering and testing purposes per industry standards.\n
 * Developing automated scripts in Linux for a variety of applications.\n
 * Perform as part of an agile software team for tasking and progress reporting.\n


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