Senior Specialist-Tests Engineer

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Senior Specialist/Tests Engineer who possess extensive expertise with environmental testing methods and processes, such as temperature and humidity, transportation vibration, drop shock, thermal, jolt/jumble, salt fog, waterproofing, and electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems in our Test Instrumentation & Lethal Mechanisms Portfolio.These products are in current production in support of several weapons systems customers with increased production over the next several years.Primary ResponsibilitiesAs a Test Engineer, you will perform as the lead engineer in the creation of Detailed Test Plans (DTPs), and Test Procedures, and Engineering Test Reports (ETRs) in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment utilizing the applicable military specifications and standards as they relate to the verification/validation of the various system requirements.In addition, you will plan, organize, communicate, and execute testing activities for programs and projects as part of Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) by adhering to proper test engineering practices and procedures to ensure company work instructions and processes are followed.  The ideal candidate will be a contributor and interface agent with our external customers, end users, and business partners.Candidate will be required to generate the required documentation packages and plan and lead the required Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) prior to test conduct.Basic QualificationsBS degree engineering and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental testing, preferably in the aerospace industry.Prior experience generating test plans and test reports for customer deliverables in capturing required test data per the test plan/procedureStrong analytical skills and the ability to work independently and organize/prioritize job assignments and tasksExperience with Agile & DevOps methodology and cultureFailure analysis and resolution methodsDesign experience as it relates to DOD and aerospace products and systems that use similar industry specifications and standardsProficiency in operating TVAC chambers, vibration tables, and shock testing equipmentExperience with environmental testing methods and processes, such as temperature and humidity (storage and live fire), transportation vibration, drop shock, thermal, jolt/jumble, salt fog, waterproofing, and electromagnetic environmental effects (E3)Must be a resident of Huntsville, Alabama or willingly to relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama area.Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance.Original Posting Date:2024-11-14While 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 $108,550.00 - $196,225.00The 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.SummaryLocation: Huntsville, ALType: Full time