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# Entry-Level Test Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $69,550.0 - $125,725.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Computer Engineering, Linux, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Systems Integration, Wireshark, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3409220171&tx=FP7168FFJ&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

* The position requires an ABET accredited B.S. or equivalent degree in computer engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering.
 * Candidates must have basic understanding of developing and executing hardware or software test plans and procedures.
 * Candidates must have direct, hands-on experience with hardware, software, or system integration, troubleshooting and testing.
 * Ability to document test artifacts, test results, and supporting technical deliverables.
 * Candidate must be US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
 * Candidate must be a resident of Northern Alabama or willing to relocate to Huntsville, AL.

Preferred Qualifications.

 * 0+ years of experience with test planning and execution.
 * Basic knowledge and operation of electronic test equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, voltmeter, signal analyzer/generator)
 * Basic experience software languages Python and LabVIEW.
 * Basic experience with Linux, MATLAB, and Wireshark.

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

* Creating, modifying, and executing test plans to satisfy program requirements.
 * Completing requirements verification and validation documentation and reports.
 * Briefing internal parties on test results and data.
 * The position may require working outside in all weather conditions and lifting up to 50 pounds.
 * The position may require minimal travel for test events (approximately 4 weeks a year).


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