Entry Level Software Tester

Leidos is seeking a Software Tester to work with the CEMA (Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities) department.

All products need proper testing, there is no question. Our products are responsible for training the warfighter to recognize, identify and respond to real world CEMA attacks on their systems that might not otherwise be seen until they’re on the battlefield. Our team has an additional product responsible for alerting our varied array of customers of potential cyber and EW attacks by creative adversaries highly skilled at attacking. With that problem set in mind, our products need to be tested by equally creative minds that enjoy digging, automating, and generally learning all they can do to do those exact things the adversaries would., * Performing test planning, monitoring, and execution.

• Learning, troubleshooting, and asking lots of questions.
• Developing and executing software test cases in a Linux/Windows environment with significant focus on repeatability.
• Reviewing and verifying system level and software level requirements while working with team members to better understand them.
• Discovering and documenting technical defects so team members can easily reproduce the issue.

This position is entry level, making an extensive skill set not required for consideration. We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is willing to learn and grow into this position. Our CEMA team is comprised of both red and blue: hackers, programmers, mathematicians, even physicists, so knowledge is easily gleaned in our team for those willing to ask. Problem solving, troubleshooting, and a desire to break things for good reasons will be our focus for consideration., * US Citizenship required.

• Must possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Top Secret/SSBI Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Final Top-Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Technical Degree.
• Experience in C++, Python, JavaScript, Java or C#.
• A proven ability to program (examples proved in GitHub, prints out, or code by hand in the interview).
• Navigational knowledge of Linux and Windows.
• Problem solving skills (imagine a hundred exclamation points behind this qualification)., * Experience or working knowledge of writing automated and/or unit tests.
• Experience or working knowledge of Qt, Python.
• Experience or working knowledge in Jenkins and Groovy scripting.
• Bash/PowerShell scripting.
• Familiarity with Jira - issue tracking and agile project management, or similar tool.

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.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .