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Leidos’ Defense Uncrewed Systems Integration and Test is seeking a motivated and ambitious UAS Test Engineer to join the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center – Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) Technology and Certification Center. This position conducts comprehensive examinations to verify the functionality and performance of structures, as well as assessments and evaluations of products, systems, or processes to verify performance, reliability, and compliance with specifications.

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Leidos Defense provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

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Primary Responsibilities

• Work with software developers, network engineers, and systems engineers to integrate commercial and government software applications into Operating Systems.

• Work within an Agile scrum development model producing full system installation images on a biweekly basis

• Troubleshoot and address artifacts within Linux, Windows, and hypervisor environments, including dependency issues, version compatibility, and operational bugs

• Assess software application operation, deployment, and configuration written under various languages such as Bash, PowerShell, C , Java, and Python

• Provide system integration support with external systems for both third-party engineering teams and end-users

• Develop technical material including but not limited to System Description Documents, Installation Guides, Acceptance Test Procedures, and Interface Control Documents.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent degree from an accredited university, plus 2 – 4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters in engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent degree from an accredited university with less than 2 years of relevant experience.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex system and software issues within Linux and Windows based environments

• Experience with software and hardware testing, systems integration, or system administration

• Experience with computing system architectures, hypervisors, and virtual machines.

• General Internet and network troubleshooting and/or Network System Admin skills

• Desire to work onsite with the highly dynamic and collaborative team environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Must have or be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance.

• Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with technical documentation writing

• Experience with Atlassian Workflow management software

• Experience with test management software

• Experience with developing automated test frameworks and scripts is a plus

• UNIX based Operating System and Windows certifications are a plus

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