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You will be self-motivated and be able to work autonomously to achieve day to day objectiveswith significant resultson project or operational deliverables.\nYou will be responsible for:\nContributingto the Test Strategy & planningwithin the company and its partners\nProvidingtest support to developmentteams\nProducingTest Scripts and User Scenarios\nDesigningand implementingmodern, scalable test plans using a range of new and emerging technologies including automation\nPreparingtest specifications (manual and automated) and conductingtest execution\nExecutingintegration tests and system tests for all phases & regression\nDesigningandestablishingtest tools, test systems and testdata sets\nWho do We Need?:\nWe are looking for someone with excellent organisation, communication and leadership skills who hasan excellent general knowledge of testing methodologies and tooling frameworks:\nGraduate with degree in a relevant subject (e.g.SystemsEngineering, Electronics, Communications); equivalent qualifications and/or experience can be considered as an alternative.\nPossess excellent written and verbal communication skills;\nUnderstanding of agile, waterfall and hybrid delivery cycles;\nIntegration and SystemsTest experience;\nExperience working as part of a test team on projects with complex requirements sets;\nUnderstanding of principles of acceptance, verificationand validation, as well as analytical and test methodologies;\nUnderstanding ofnon-functional testing, e.g.performance, resilienceand security;\nGood knowledge of test automation in particular the Robot Framework and Selenium and their application;\nWorked closely with requirements verification matrices;\nModel Based Systems Engineering experience would be very helpful.\nClearance Requirements:\nClearance to Start SC\nClearance for Role SC\nUK national who is UK security cleared (SC) or qualifies for clearance\nYou must be willing to undergo SC or DV clearance dependent upon the security requirements for the role\nAre you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today...\nWhat we do for you:\nAt Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.\nWe provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:\nContributory Pension Scheme\nPrivate Medical Insurance\n33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)\nAccess to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)\nDynamic Working\nCommitment to Diversity:\nWe welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.\nWho We Are:\nLeidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier,and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.\nLeidos is agrowing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.\nWhat Makes Us Different:\nPurpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.\nCollaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.\nPeople: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.\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:\nFor 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:\n£44,700.00-£57,300.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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