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Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate's experience.\nAt Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.\nYour greatest work is ahead!\nLeidos Defense Sensors is seeking multiple Software Test Engineers of various levels to join our Sensor Research and Analysis Division and support missile defense programs. The ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, collaborate effectively in a team environment, and build solid working relationships with peers and technical staff across the program. In this role, you will work directly with Agile Software Development teams to help achieve key program objectives in support of our national defense.\nIf this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!\nPrimary Responsibilities\nDesign, document, and execute test procedures to verify requirements/features\nBuild complex, meaningful test scenarios for modeling and simulation-based systems\nCapture and communicate test results clearly and effectively\nCollaborate with stakeholders and Government customers to verify requirements.\nMaintain a positive, proactive, and collaborative attitude, contributing to a productive team culture and demonstrating enthusiasm for solving complex challenges.\nWork as part of an Agile team and participate in all Agile ceremonies, including PI planning, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos.\nBasic Qualifications\nThis posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate's experience. If you’re excited about the work but your experience level differs \nBachelor of Science in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution plus 2-4 years of demonstrated performance in the design, development, and testing of real-time software applications and simulations or Masters in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution with less than 2 years of demonstrated performance in the design, development, and testing of real-time software applications and simulations\nExperience with GitLab/Git\nExperience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS\nKnowledge of Agile methodologies, such as the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and application of the Agile methodologies within a technical/engineering environment.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create and deliver presentations\nMust be a US citizen possess and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance\nCandidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area to provide full time onsite support\nPreferred Qualifications\nTest automation or analysis automation experience\nAgile Scrum experience\nFamiliarity with Java or UI applications\nExperience with Jira or similar Agile/project management tools\nExposure to MDA sensors and/or missile defense systems\nExperience with modeling and simulation tools\nSystems engineering familiarity\nIf 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.\nOriginal Posting:\nOctober 28, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.\nPay Range:\nPay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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