> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3040578-ntest-lead](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3040578-ntest-lead). 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). --- # nTest Lead - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $116,350.0 - $210,325.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Systems Engineering, Costpoint, Relational Databases, Database Queries, Middleware, Oracle (Applications), Requirements Management, Data Streaming, Test Management, Strategies of Testing, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Software Applications, PTC Windchill, Information Technology - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/344639/digital-thread-test-lead-remote ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline with 12-15 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with 10-13 years of relevant experience. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree where permitted by the applicable job profile.\n * Significant experience developing and executing test strategies and test plans for complex enterprise applications or integrated systems.\n * Experience leading system, integration, regression, user acceptance, and release-readiness testing.\n * Demonstrated experience managing requirements-to-test traceability, defects, test evidence, and acceptance criteria.\n * Experience coordinating testing across multidisciplinary technical, functional, supplier, and business teams.\n * Ability to analyze complex system behavior, integration dependencies, and defects spanning multiple applications.\n * Demonstrated ability to communicate technical risks, results, and recommendations to senior and executive leadership.\n * Experience leading technical work across multiple concurrent projects or programs.\n, * Experience testing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), ERP, or integrated manufacturing and engineering systems.\n * Experience with iBase-t Solumina MES, PTC Windchill PLM, Deltek Costpoint ERP, eQube-MI, or eQube-BI.\n * Experience validating end-to-end transactions and data flows across PLM, MES, ERP, and middleware platforms.\n * Working knowledge of SQL Server, Oracle, SQL querying, relational databases, and enterprise data structures.\n * Experience with automated testing frameworks, test management platforms, and requirements management tools.\n * Experience applying artificial intelligence or intelligent automation to software testing and quality assurance.\n * Experience supporting aerospace, defense, regulated manufacturing, or other mission-critical environments.\n ## Related Videos - [Developer’s Perspective: Overview of the Tezos Blockchain Ecosystem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/237-developer-s-perspective-overview-of-the-tezos-blockchain-ecosystem) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Exploring BOS: The Blockchain Operating System by NEAR Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/781-exploring-bos-the-blockchain-operating-system-by-near-protocol) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [Excellent Software Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/87-excellent-software-testing) - [Full-stack role-based authorization in 45 minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/312-full-stack-role-based-authorization-in-45-minutes) ## 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) - [Integration And E2E Testing: Are They Complementary or Interchangeable?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/86-integration-and-e2e-testing-are-they-complementary-or-interchangeable) - [What is a Test Plan: Guide to Test Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/191-what-is-a-test-plan-guide-to-test-planning) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)