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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Automated Test Engineer (Test and Inspection) in Dunn Loring - **Company:** Energy Jobline - **Location:** Dunn Loring, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Automation of Tests, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Java GUIs, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Regression Testing, Hardware Testing - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/automated-test-engineer-test-and-inspection-dunn-loring-31667497 ## About the Role n * Demonstrated hands-on experience with commercial test equipment from Agilent, Keysight, HP, Tektronix, and Instruments, to include power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, counters, power meters, signal & waveform generators, electronic loads, and audio, noise, signal, modulation and power analyzers \n * Active TS/SCI; must be eligible and willing to upgrade to TS/SCI w/polygraph \n * 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 \n * Working knowledge of Python or LabVIEW sufficient to automate hardware and software test procedures \n * Understanding of measurement traceability and use of NIST-traceable test equipment \n * Demonstrated experience/training in the operation of electronic devices such as transmitters, receivers, and power supplies \n * 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 \n * Able to work well in a team environment and as an individual contributor \n, * Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) test environments \n * Experience with software testing (unit, integration, or regression testing) in addition to hardware testing \n * Experience developing user-facing GUIs or test dashboards for non-technical operators \n * Knowledge of RF principles and hands-on RF test experience \n * Knowledge of cellular technologies and/or cellular testing experience \n * Background in electronics maintenance or a test and inspection (T&I) environment \n * Knowledgeable of electronics and electrical engineering principles (voltage, current, RF) \n * Experience with customer-facing roles, technical training delivery, or business development support \n ## Description Leidos is seeking an Automated Test Engineer to support a government contract in the Capital Region (NCR). 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