Junior Software Test Engineer

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Software Test Engineer to join our growing engineering team producing and fielding software on behalf of the US Air Force. As a Software Test Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software systems, with a focus on confirming system-level capabilities. You will be involved throughout the development process, collaborating with systems engineers and developers to identify and build out test cases and scenarios through feature file development.

The responsibilities for this position include all aspects of the manual software test development and execution in an Agile, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery model. In this role, you will join a dynamic team that is singularly focused on providing world class solutions to our customers in an active, collaborative, and inclusive atmosphere. As a Software Test Engineer, you will support the identification, design, and execution of software tests to validate that the product is ready for use by US Air Force customers worldwide.

This position does allow remote work but candidates that are able to occasionally be onsite at any of the following locations would be preferred. The ideal locations would include Newport News, VA; Lexington, MA; Orlando, FL; Charlottesville, VA; Omaha, NE; or Morgantown, WV.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute software testing
  • Support the development and execution of comprehensive test plans for both functional and component-level testing during the software development lifecycle.
  • Support the test leads in conducting manual testing on the Product and its components to confirm readiness for use and to identify potential regressions.
  • Manage and track findings to resolution, including retesting as necessary.
• Support early test identification and development
  • Collaborate directly with systems engineer and development teams early in the development process to understand and help define system requirements and specifications.
  • Assist in ensuring system requirements are clear and testable.
  • Translate system requirements into detailed test cases, developing feature files (using Gherkin syntax) to drive test automation.
• Participate in system-level test design and execution
  • Design tests to confirm the overall system meets the defined requirements and capabilities.
  • Execute test events to validate the integration and interaction of system components.
  • Identify issues and collaborate with developers to support resolution.
• Work effectively as part of a remote team
  • Participate regularly in team meetings and provide clear and concise communications.
  • Collaborate with other project members on a regular basis
  • Utilize communication tools such as Microsoft Teams and Slack for active communications.
• Provide direct support to automation of manual tests and tooling of the software
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated test scripts using frameworks such as JUnit, Jest, Cucumber, Gherkin, or similar tools.
  • Identify and support use of Grafana within the test context.

Basic Qualifications:

• with at least an active DOD Secret Security Clearance and the ability to maintain your clearance during you employment with Leidos.
• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience or a Master's Degree with 1+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Java, JavaScript, Python, Ruby).
• Basic understanding of software testing principles and methodologies.
• Experience writing basic test cases and documenting defects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, specifically in a remote setting.
• Ability to complete tasking independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to recognize when support is needed and willingness to seek that assistance.
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively within multi-disciplined engineering team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with at least one automated testing framework (e.g., JUnit, Jest, Cucumber).
• Experience with feature file development (e.g., using Gherkin).
• Experience with specific testing tools (e.g., Bruno, Selenium, JMeter).
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Experience with performance testing and security testing.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with database testing.
• Familiarity with Bitbucket/GitLab, Jenkins, IntelliJ, Jira, and Confluence.

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Original Posting:
November 21, 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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

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.