Lead Software & Systems Test Engineer

Leidos is seeking a Lead Test Engineer to help deliver reliable, mission-critical technology for customers in national security, health, and engineering. In this role, you will develop test strategies and plans, lead functional, integration, regression, and performance testing, and build automated testing approaches for complex software and systems. You will analyze results, track defects, collaborate with engineering and customer teams, and strengthen quality practices throughout the development lifecycle. Bring your testing expertise, technical judgment, and collaborative mindset to a mission-driven organization that values integrity, innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning. Leidos offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities. A bachelor's degree and substantial software or systems testing experience are typically expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test strategies, plans, and procedures for complex software and systems.
• Lead functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.
• Design and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Analyze test results, document defects, and work with engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Coordinate testing activities across multidisciplinary teams and communicate quality risks.
• Improve test processes and ensure solutions meet customer and mission requirements.

Required Skills

• Test strategy and test planning
• Software quality assurance
• Test automation
• Functional and integration testing
• Regression testing
• Performance testing
• Scripting and programming
• Defect tracking and root-cause analysis
• Continuous integration and delivery
• Technical documentation and cross-functional communication