> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2869242-aviation-software-test-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2869242-aviation-software-test-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Aviation Software Test Engineer - **Company:** Nabout Leidos - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Word, Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Outlook, C++ (Programming Language), Ubuntu (Operating System), Configuration Management, Software Quality, Databases, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Linux, Human-Computer Interaction, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Object-Oriented Software Development, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Engineering, User Interface Testing, Scripting, Information Technology, Virtual Agents - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/334556/aviation-software-test-engineer-alabama-al-huntsville ## About the Role * Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.\n * At least a 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 * 8+ years of relevant technical experience or 6+ years with MS degree.\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 * Must be a resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to the Huntsville-North Alabama area.\n, * Experience as a software test lead and/or providing leadership to a software team.\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 * Experience with designing and implementing software solutions for embedded systems and applications.\n * Experience with creating and managing database architectures using object-oriented implementation principles.\n * Experience with configuring and optimizing software with Ubuntu 22.04 environments.\n ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [JavaScript? No. Java Scripts! - Scripting with Java](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2094-javascript-no-java-scripts-scripting-with-java) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)