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# MDS Systems Test Engineer in Greenbelt

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Greenbelt, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $92,300.0 - $166,850.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Computer Programming, Databases, Distributed Systems, Hardware Interface Design, SQL Databases, System Testing
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/mds-systems-test-engineer-greenbelt-31526788

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of related experience. Additional experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement.
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US ; Currently possessing an active DoD Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to a TS/SCI clearance upon hire.
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Operational experience with Tomahawk Mission Distribution System (MDS) and strike planning is highly desired.
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Working knowledge of software engineering, software programming, databases including SQL, system interface testing, and test automation is a plus.
\n, Proficiency in computer applications technologies and/or capabilities required for this position.

## Description

This System Test Engineer will be focused on MDS and will be part of the System Test Engineering Team. The System Test Engineer will work in support of the Leidos Systems Engineering contract with the US Navy.


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