Software Test Support Engineer

Description

Leidos currently has an opening for a Software Test Support Engineer to provide technical software engineering support for testing and integration of Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (UUV) programs that address existing and emerging maritime missions of national importance for a broad range of customers across multiple Department of Defense agencies. This position is located full-time in Lynnwood, WA.

Primary Responsibilities

• Be a key player in testing and producing next-generation autonomous underwater vehicles.
• Support software integration on the production line by deploying builds, tracking versions, and ensuring smooth configuration management.
• Develop, refine, and run hands-on test procedures to validate software and system performance.
• Capture and clearly document test results, issues, and insights to help the engineering team improve the product.
• Troubleshoot software-related challenges alongside engineers and technicians, learning directly from complex real-world systems.
• Maintain and improve test tools, environments, and scripts used in daily production and validation.
• Contribute ideas to streamline workflows and improve test processes.
• Collaborate across engineering, production, and QA teams to ensure every vehicle meets mission-ready standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and basic testing practices.
• Comfort working in Linux environments and using command-line tools.
• Basic scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar) for automation and troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow structured procedures.
• Clear written and verbal communication for documenting results and reporting issues.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn from experienced engineers.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to robotics, embedded systems, or hardware/software integration.
• Familiarity with networking (TCP/IP, ZMQ, DDS, CAN Bus, serial comms) and troubleshooting tools.
• Hands-on experience with version control (Git) and issue tracking (Jira).
• Interest in automation through scripting, containers (Docker), or CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience improving technical documentation, test plans, or work instructions.
• Prior involvement in production, manufacturing, or assembly-line support.

Passion for maritime systems, robotics, or cutting-edge autonomous vehicles.

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.