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# nAviation Software Test Engineer

- **Company:** Nabout Leidos
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $69,550.0 - $125,725.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Word, Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Outlook, C Sharp (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Linux, Embedded Software, Human-Computer Interaction, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Object-Oriented Software Development, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Engineering, Test Management, User Interface Testing, Scripting, Agentic-AI, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/371076/aviation-software-test-engineer-alabama-al-huntsville

## About the Role

* At least a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.\n
 * 2+ years of relevant technical experience. \n
 * Recent experience with software development and/or writing software test scripts using one of the following Object-Oriented Programming languages: C#, Python, or Java.\n
 * Experience in both manual and automated test tools and techniques.\n
 * Aptitude for the technical skills required for software test, configuration management, and software quality engineering concepts. \n
 * Experience developing test methods and procedures for software products using scripting and/or compiled languages. \n
 * Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.\n
 * Analytical and process improvement skills along with a personal drive for details and quality workmanship. \n
 * Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). \n
 * Good communication skills.\n
 * US citizenship required, with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.\n, * Experience writing user interface (UI) tests with automated UI testing technologies. \n
 * Experience writing software in compliance with applicable industry safety and cyber standards (MIL-STD-882E, DISA STIGs).\n
 * Candidate is expected to accept constructive feedback from more senior software team members. \n
 * The ability to work across multiple products under development by multiple small teams.\n
 * Experience with Agentic AI coding tools.\n
 * Experience with designing and implementing software solutions for embedded systems and applications.\n
 * Proficiency with Xray Test Management for Jira to develop, execute, and report on test cases for embedded software systems.\n