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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Engineer - **Company:** Nabout Leidos - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $92,300.0 - $166,850.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Behavior-Driven Development, Signals Intelligence, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Regression Testing, Satcom, Software Requirements Analysis, System Testing, Test Data, Computer Network Operations, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Test Scripts, System-level Testing, Integration Tests, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/335680/mid-sr-test-engineer-ts-sci-poly-maryland-md-annapolis-junction ## About the Role n Leidos is seeking a \nMid-Senior Test Engineer to support a high-impact, multi-agency program serving the United States Space Force (USSF)/Space Systems Command (SSC), the United States Air Force (USAF), and other key mission stakeholders. The selected candidate will play an important role on a critical program focused on enhancing, testing, and deploying a large-scale Satellite Communications (SATCOM) system within an existing infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in public key infrastructure (PKI) and Agile development, along with exceptional problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.\n, * Bachelor's degree in a technical field, and at least 8 years of related experience. Additional relevant work experience may be substituted for a degree.\n * In-depth experience testing across the full system development life cycle, including development and implementation of test plans, test cases, and test processes.\n * Demonstrated experience developing and executing formal system tests to verify compliance with customer requirements.\n * Experience authoring detailed test procedures based on acceptance criteria derived from system and software requirements.\n * Experience participating in formal test events, including Acceptance Test, User Acceptance Test, Software Final Release Test, and Maintenance Release Test.\n * Experience collaborating with software developers to develop and refine formal test procedures.\n * Proven ability to document test results in support of corrective actions, formal reporting, and audit activities.\n * Hands-on experience designing and performing regression testing for software-based systems.\n * Experience analyzing test data, using configuration management tools, and validating software applications.\n * Demonstrated experience conducting test activities within an Agile Scrum environment.\n * Experience working with physical equipment in a test lab environment.\n * Experience collecting, analyzing, presenting, and reporting test results both verbally and in writing.\n * Experience using elevated privileges to set up and execute manual test procedures.\n * Experience testing systems against established system and functional specifications.\n * Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both management and technical personnel.\n, * Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD).\n * Experience using automated test tools.\n * Experience with programming and scripting languages (i.e., Java, shell, Python, etc).\n * SAFe Agilist or DevOps certification.\n * Experience working in an Agile Development Environment or on an Agile Team.\n ## Description nLeidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a \nMid-Senior Test Engineer in our \nIntel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At \nLeidos, we offer \ncompetitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. \nJoin us and make a difference in National Security! \n, * Collaborate with Senior Engineers and customer test stakeholders to define test priorities, align scope, and establish integrated test event schedules.\n * Partner with System-Level Test Teams and Scrum Masters to assess tasking and resource requirements for test environment preparation, test procedure development, and execution of informal and formal test events.\n * Drive the identification, tracking, and resolution of cross-team dependencies critical to the successful execution of program release test events.\n * Serve as a key technical interface among software engineers, systems engineers, information assurance engineers, and other program stakeholders within an Agile Scrum environment.\n * Apply Behavior Driven Development (BDD) practices within the program's Agile framework to maintain engineering rigor, consistency, and quality across assigned efforts.\n * Plan, execute, and oversee regression testing using the full suite of Operational Test Scenarios for customer-delivered builds and images.\n * Engage with customer points of contact, as needed, to prepare for and support formal test milestones, including Test Readiness Reviews and Test Results Reviews, coordinate customer witnessing of formal tests, and ensure adequate test support for customer events.\n * Develop, maintain, and deliver test artifacts and documentation, including Test Plans, Test Descriptions, and Test Reports.\n * Collaborate with the Automated Test Development team when necessary and manage and monitor test automation within the continuous integration pipeline to support timely validation, issue identification, and reporting of test results.\n ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Dirty Tests And How To Clean Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/515-dirty-tests-and-how-to-clean-them) - [Shifting Stress to Progress— Understanding DevOps to do DevOps Better](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/268-shifting-stress-to-progress-understanding-devops-to-do-devops-better) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Stop Guessing, Start Measuring: Evaluating RAG Systems with Synthetic Test Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1982-stop-guessing-start-measuring-evaluating-rag-systems-with-synthetic-test-data) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) ## 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) - [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) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges)