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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Aviation Software Test Engineer - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Word, Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, 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 Maintenance, Software Engineering, Test Execution Engine, Strategies of Testing, User Interface Testing, Scripting, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Virtual Agents - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3390360704&tx=IT8578TYV&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain andmaintaina Secret Security Clearance. * 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. * 8+ years of relevant technical experience or 6+ years with MS degree. * Recent experience with software development and/or writing software test scripts using one of the following Object-Oriented Programming languages: C++, Python, or Java. * Experience in both manual and automated test tools and techniques. * Aptitude for the technical skillsrequired for software test, configuration management, and software quality engineeringconcepts. * Experience developing test methodsand procedures for software products using scripting and/or compiled languages. * Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems. * Analytical and process improvement skills along with apersonal drive for details and quality workmanship. * Familiarity with Microsoft Office(Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). * Good communication skills. * Must be a resident of North Alabama or willing torelocateto the Huntsville-North Alabama area. Preferred Qualifications * Experience as a software test lead and/or providing leadership to a software team. * Experience writing user interface (UI) tests with automated UI testing technologies. * Experience writing software in compliance with applicable industry safety and cyber standards (MIL-STD-882E, DISA STIGs). * Candidate is expected to accept constructive feedback from more senior software team members. * The ability to work across multiple products under development by multiplesmall teams. * Experience with Agentic AI coding tools. * Experience with designing and implementing software solutions for embedded systems and applications. * Experience with creating and managing database architectures using object-oriented implementation principles. * Experience with configuring and optimizing software with Ubuntu 22.04 environments. 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. ## 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., * 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. * Reviewing, editing, and generating various documents used for engineering and testing purposes per industry standards. * Developing automated scripts in Linux and Windows for a variety of applications. * Perform as part of an agile software team for tasking and progress reporting. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [JavaScript? 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