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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Test Engineers - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Salary:** $69,550.0 - $125,725.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Project Management Software, Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Engineering, Gitlab, Git, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation - **Published:** September 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-test-engineers-huntsville-al--0401512d-ed7c-49a1-86c0-b1471fbacd54 ## About the Role This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate's experience. If you're excited about the work but your experience level differs - PLEASE APPLY! * Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution plus 2-4 years of demonstrated performance in the design, development, and testing of real-time software applications and simulations or Masters in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution with less than 2 years of demonstrated performance in the design, development, and testing of real-time software applications and simulations * Experience with GitLab/Git * Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS * Knowledge of Agile methodologies, such as the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and application of the Agile methodologies within a technical/engineering environment. * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create and deliver presentations * Must be a US citizen possess and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance * Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area to provide full time onsite support Preferred Qualifications * Test automation or analysis automation experience * Agile Scrum experience * Familiarity with Java or UI applications * Experience with Jira or similar Agile/project management tools * Exposure to MDA sensors and/or missile defense systems * Experience with modeling and simulation tools * Systems engineering familiarity 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., ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Communication Skills, Computer Science, DoD Secret Clearance, Government, Java, Legal, On Site Support, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Demonstration, Project Management Software, Recruiting Software, Simulation, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Simulation, Software Testing, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospective, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, United States Citizen, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Writing Skills ## Description Leidos Defense Sensors is seeking multiple Software Test Engineers of various levels to join our Sensor Research and Analysis Division and support missile defense programs. The ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, collaborate effectively in a team environment, and build solid working relationships with peers and technical staff across the program. In this role, you will work directly with Agile Software Development teams to help achieve key program objectives in support of our national defense. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Primary Responsibilities * Design, document, and execute test procedures to verify requirements/features * Build complex, meaningful test scenarios for modeling and simulation-based systems * Capture and communicate test results clearly and effectively * Collaborate with stakeholders and Government customers to verify requirements * Work as part of an Agile team and participate in all Agile ceremonies, including PI planning, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [GitOps for the people](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/461-gitops-for-the-people) - [GitLab CI pipelines for a whole company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/143-gitlab-ci-pipelines-for-a-whole-company) - [Building a Multi-Agent Orchestration Engine That Actually Follows the Rules](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100159-building-a-multi-agent-orchestration-engine-that-actually-follows-the-rules) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)