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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Automated Test Engineer (Test and Inspection) - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Vienna, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Automation of Tests, Software Documentation, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Java GUIs, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Regression Testing, Software Configuration Management, Systems Architecture, Hardware Testing, Build Management, SDET - **Published:** September 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us2fb11b690cce68b9b26dede37ddb1ab4/eaa ## About the Role * Demonstrated hands-on experience with commercial test equipment from Agilent, Keysight, HP, Tektronix, and National Instruments, to include power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, counters, power meters, signal & waveform generators, electronic loads, and audio, noise, signal, modulation and power analyzers * Active TS/SCI; must be eligible and willing to upgrade to TS/SCI w/polygraph * Must have a Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in an engineering field, and at least 8 years of relevant experience or Masters with 6 - 10 years of prior relevant experience; at least 12 years of work experience can be used in lieu of degree/combined with education * Working knowledge of Python or LabVIEW sufficient to automate hardware and software test procedures * Understanding of measurement traceability and use of NIST-traceable test equipment * Demonstrated experience/training in the operation of electronic devices such as transmitters, receivers, and power supplies * Strong written/verbal communication, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including willingness and ability to document and share information, educate customers, and provide equipment training * Able to work well in a team environment and as an individual contributor Desired Qualifications * Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) test environments * Experience with software testing (unit, integration, or regression testing) in addition to hardware testing * Experience developing user-facing GUIs or test dashboards for non-technical operators * Knowledge of RF principles and hands-on RF test experience * Knowledge of cellular technologies and/or cellular testing experience * Background in electronics maintenance or a test and inspection (T&I) environment * Knowledgeable of electronics and electrical engineering principles (voltage, current, RF) * Experience with customer-facing roles, technical training delivery, or business development support ## Description Leidos is seeking an Automated Test Engineer to support a government contract in the National Capital Region (NCR). The ideal candidate has hands-on experience performing test and inspection (T&I) on electronic hardware using commercial test equipment, and can apply scripting (Python and/or LabVIEW) to automate hardware and software testing within hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) test environments, including building user-facing GUIs for test operators. The role also involves engaging directly with customers to educate them on T&I capabilities and support business development. This is a hands-on hardware-first role - strong equipment experience matters more than a pure software background. Primary Responsibilities * Perform test, inspection, and functional verification of electronic equipment using NIST-traceable test equipment * Develop and/or modify scripts (Python and/or LabVIEW) to automate hardware and software testing within HWIL test environments * Design and build front-end GUIs for test operators to run, monitor, and interpret automated test procedures * Execute test procedures on equipment to validate functionality, accuracy, and compliance with applicable test and inspection requirements * Maintain hardware and associated automated test systems * Recommend and implement improvements to existing test processes, systems, and protocols * Support a software configuration management system for automated test software * Maintain system architecture to ensure versatility and consistency across multiple platforms * Train and assist other technicians in the use of automated platforms, encompassing both automated and manual execution of test procedures * Engage with customers to educate them on T&I capabilities, provide equipment training as needed, and support business development efforts * Provide input to test and system documentation, improvements to capabilities, build roadmaps, and update software as required * Update or develop documentation as necessary to support automated testing, including but not limited to: Test and inspection requirements documents Multimedia documentation for use with automated test systems System documentation pertaining to hardware and software for automated test systems Updates to test program style guides, GUI development, and architecture for existing and next-generation test and measurement systems * Attend meetings and reviews * Communicate with internal team members across multiple areas, the program manager, and customer team members * Communicate with external parties such as mission partners and vendors, Title: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Location: Vienna, VA (HYBRID, onsite 3 days each week) Duration: Initial 6-month contract with extensions Compensation: $65/h… + 1 day ago, Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Test Engineer with a TS security clearance to support Kadiak and our government customer in Vienna, VA. 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