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Senior Test Engineer

Jobs via Dice Columbia, Maryland, United States

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Salary: USD 126,100–227,950 per year

Posted Nov 6, 2025Apply by Dec 6, 2025

Role & seniority: Senior Test Engineer (career-level) in Leidos NSS Cyber & Analytics (CABA)

Stack/tools: Robot Framework, Selenium, Eclipse; Python, Linux, C++, Java, JavaScript; GitLab; MATLAB; accessibility testing; Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence); Putty

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Design, develop, and implement test plans, cases, and processes; perform UI testing

  2. Develop automation tests and test harnesses; manage test artifacts; define future test strategies

  3. Identify data for testing; work across tools/environments; ensure coverage (end-to-end, functional, non-functional, performance, security/compliance, regression, integration)

Must-have skills

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance

  • 12+ years as a Test Engineer in similar programs

  • Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or related field (or 4 additional years of TE experience in lieu of degree)

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence)

  • Experience with manual testing and automation (Robot Framework, Python, Linux, Java, JavaScript)

  • Experience with GIT, end-to-end testing across multiple environments

  • Putty knowledge; MATLAB test-harness experience

  • Location & work type: Columbia, Maryland; full-time role (on-site) with security-cleared program duties

Full Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Test Engineer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Leidos is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Test Engineer to join our team in Columbia, Maryland. The position is part of a team that provides software development support for an organization that is tasked with dissemination of data to various customers within the Intelligence Community.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Designing, developing, and implementing test plans, test cases, and test processes Performing User Interface testing against requirements Identifying data to be used during testing Developing automation tests using Robot Framework, Selenium, and Eclipse Developing automation tests using Python, Linux, C++, Java, and Java Script Working in GITLAB to push/pull automation test scripts Working with MatLab to create test harnesses Experience in testing for accessibility Defining test strategies for future capabilities Managing project artifacts Determining appropriate project methodologies and practices

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional Test Engineer (TE) experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree Twelve (12) or more years' experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

Clearance Required: Must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence) Experience with manual testing and with using automated tools (e.g. Robot Framework, Python, Linux, Java, and Java Script) Experience with end-to-end system, functional, non-functional, performance, security/compliance, regression, and integration testing (in multiple environments) GIT Linux Putty

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you - apply today

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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.

Original Posting

October 30, 2025

For 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.

Pay Range

Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

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.

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