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NCSL International lists this Test Engineer opportunity in reston, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Leidos delivers solutions through the work of a diverse, dedicated team focused on our customers' success. We're seeking a Test Engineer to support a government contract in the National Capital Region (NCR). Our team enables missions that matter for our customer. People stick with this program because the work is genuinely interesting, and it shows - many of our team members have been here for years. We're looking for smart, eager problem-solvers: people who collaborate well, show up for their teammates and the mission, take ownership and drive things forward on their own, and are comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly.
In this role, you'll take a customer-designed electrical or mechanical device - the Device Under Test (DUT) - and build the test capability around it: connecting the right bench instrumentation, writing custom automation and analysis in Python and/or LabVIEW, and establishing repeatable, calibrated data that a customer engineer or technician can rely on.
We think our work is pretty cool, and you will too. If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading.
Primary Responsibilities
Take a customer-designed physical DUT (electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical) and determine what must be proven about it
Connect and configure bench instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum/power analyzers, signal/waveform generators, NI hardware, multimeters, power supplies) to the DUT
Write custom test automation and analysis software in Python and/or LabVIEW to control the test setup and interpret results
Develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments and simulation to validate the DUT under realistic conditions
Build operator-facing GUIs so engineers or technicians can run the test
Establish and validate repeatable, calibrated, NIST-traceable test data
Maintain and improve existing automated test systems, fixtures, and instrument drivers
Support configuration management for test software and system architecture across platforms
Train engineers and technicians on running the automated test systems you build
Engage with customers to understand testing needs, demonstrate capabilities, and support business development
Document test procedures, system architecture, and requirements, including: Test and inspection requirements documents
Multimedia/user documentation for the test system
System documentation for hardware and software components
Test program style guides and GUI/architecture updates for current and next-generation systems
Attend meetings and reviews; communicate with the program manager, engineers, and customer team members.
Communicate with external parties such as mission partners and vendors.
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI; must be eligible and willing to upgrade to TS/SCI w/polygraph.
Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in an engineering field, and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or Master's with 6-10 years; at least 12 years of work experience can be used in lieu of degree/combined with education.
Demonstrated hands-on experience taking a physical DUT (electrical/mechanical hardware) and building a custom automated test system around it - not testing an existing software product.
Demonstrated experience with bench test equipment from Agilent, Keysight, HP, Tektronix, and National Instruments, including power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, counters, power meters, signal & waveform generators, electronic loads, and audio/noise/signal/modulation/power analyzers.
Working knowledge of Python and/or LabVIEW used to write custom test automation, instrument drivers, and analysis for hardware.
Understanding of measurement traceability, calibration, and repeatable test data (NIST-traceable).
Demonstrated experience/training operating electronic devices such as transmitters, receivers, and power supplies.
Strong written/verbal communication skills, including the ability to document systems, train others, and work directly with customers.
Able to work well independently and as part of a team.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments and simulation
Experience building custom operator-facing GUIs or test dashboards for a DUT
Experience with FPGAs, embedded systems, or microcontrollers
Experience with test fixtures and custom instrument drivers
Knowledge of RF principles and hands-on RF test experience
Knowledge of cellular technologies and/or cellular testing experience
Experience writing scripts to test or interface with robotic systems
Background in manufacturing test, validation engineering, or a test and inspection (T&I) environment
Knowledgeable of electronics and electrical engineering principles (voltage, current, RF)
Experience with customer-facing roles, technical training delivery, or business development support
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Search string:
"Device Under Test" OR DUT OR PCBA OR FPGA OR "computer chips" OR "embedded systems" OR microcontroller OR "bench equipment" OR "National Instruments" OR "NI cards" OR oscilloscope OR "spectrum analyzer" OR "power analyzer" OR "signal generator" OR "waveform generator" OR calibration OR instrumentation OR "NIST-traceable" OR HIL OR HWIL OR "hardware-in-the-loop" OR Python OR LabVIEW OR MATLAB OR C++ OR "instrument drivers" OR "test fixtures" OR "RF testing" OR prototyping
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 Range
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
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
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
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Worksite address
reston, VA, 22090, US
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