Avionics Systems and Software Test Engineer

Avionics Systems and Software Test Engineer

18 Jul 2024
Ohio, Beavercreek, 45431 Beavercreek USA

Avionics Systems and Software Test Engineer

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Description

Job Description:

Leidos is currently seeking motivated Avionics Systems and Software Test Engineers that have experience with emphasis on Autonomy Algorithm Performance. The Avionics Systems and Software Test Engineer is responsible for developing test plans and procedures, and determining test resources needed to test the Skyborg Autonomy products and capabilities. This testing will take place in System Integration Labs (SILs) both at Leidos and on base at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB). The individual will also work closely with government test engineers to plan the flight demonstrations and tests, and develop those procedures and flight cards. The successful candidate will be able to work both independently with minimal supervision, as well as within a team environment. The work will be accomplished in support of the Skyborg System Design Agent program.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Plan for and support the integration of hardware and software in the SILs
Support SIL architecture design for incorporating the hardware and software
Plan for and support the integration of hardware and software on the aircraft
Develop the checkout procedures for verifying hardware functionality in the SIL
Develop the test plans and procedures for ensuring system performance in the SIL prior to flight demonstrations and testing
Create the test plans and procedures for development testing of the Skyborg systems
Coordinate test plans and procedures with the other Skyborg teams, including the software unit tests as part of the Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) process
Capture test results
Support troubleshooting of any system or software issues
Be proficient at writing technical content for maintenance manuals including installation, test, repair, and troubleshooting procedures.
Work with Software engineers to ensure that all software is compatible with or meets customer security standards including the ability to work with CA signed certificates
Create DRs, CRs, and OPS tickets to track software discrepancies
Be willing to run Test Procedures at a customer site with the customer witnessing.

Basic qualifications:

Level 2 requires - Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience

Level 3 requires - Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years of related experience

Level 4 requires - Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of related experience

All levels require:

Experience in systems integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex system problems
Experience developing test plans and procedures for avionics and developing automated software tests
Experience working in a SIL environment
Experience with aircraft avionics integration and test
US citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally from informal one-on-one discussions or in a small group environment
Work well within a team and independently with minimal supervision
Ability to work within a dynamic work environment, ability to handle multiple tasks at once (multi-task)

Preferred qualifications:
Experience developing test plans and procedures for autonomy algorithms
Familiar with Agile Methodologies, preferably SCRUM or Kanban
Experience with Atlassian tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket
Experience with model and simulation environments to support simulation and test
Experience with Live and Virtual Constructive environments to understand complex systems and troubleshooting points for integration
The ability to obtain an TS/SCI Security Clearance

AirborneISR

Bond

External Referral Bonus:
Eligible

External Referral Bonus $:
$2,000

Potential for Telework:
No

Clearance Level Required:
None

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Shift:
Day

Requisition Category:
Professional

Job Family:
Systems Engineering

Pay Range:

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