Software Test Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Software 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! Job Summary:
Leidos is seeking a Software Test Engineer. The Software Test
Engineer will be part of a dynamic team working in an agile
software development environment that is building a user
application to run on mobile device form factors. The Software Test
Engineer will be responsible for the quality of the developed
product and participating in manual and automated testing
operations. This position requires someone who is proactive and
passionate about ensuring the quality of software deliverables and
can participate in both the manual and automated testing of user
interface and backend software implementations effectively. In
addition, the Software Test Engineer will work with System
Engineers, Developers and other Testers to accurately author the
test based documentation required for the project. Primary
Responsibilities: Author and execute manual and automated test
cases to ensure product requirements are met. Author and maintain
tools, techniques, and practices for assuring the testing of the
product. Participate in agile planning events, analysis and design
events, and reviews Ensure that quality checks and acceptance
criteria are satisfied before code merges can occur. Ensure
complete and timely reporting on bugs and test results. Identify,
analyze, and document problems with program function, output,
online screen, or content. Participate in product design reviews to
provide input on functional requirements, product designs,
schedules, or potential problems. Write testing documentation and
help finalize all system and software documentation CDRLs for the
program. Familiarity working on programs using the Agile Scrum
methodology Basic Qualifications: Position requires an active
Secret security clearance Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering,
Computer Science, or related field and 4 years of software
development testing experience. At least 4 years of experience in
software testing and/or software development. Experience with a
scripting language: Python, JavaScript, and related others.
Experience with implementing regression testing for software.
Experience performing “illity” testing, especially performance
testing. Familiarity and/or experience using automated test tools
on software projects. The ability to communicate effectively with
both Product Owners and software developers. Knowledge of Agile
Development methodologies. Excellent verbal and written
communication skills. Proficiency with MS Office Products (i.e.,
Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint). DoD 8570 approved security
certification (i.e., Security , CISSP, etc.) (Will be required 90
days after hire) Preferred (some subset of the following): Ability
to quickly become proficient in new tools/technologies. Ability to
identify efficiencies and process improvements between the
development and testing disciplines. Experience in Agile
development methodologies. Experience with a version control system
(e.g., Git, SVN). Experience with an issue/problem tracking system
(e.g., VersionOne, Jira). Experience with continuous integration
environments (e.g., Jenkins). Agile certification Knowledge of
DevOps practices If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At
Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because
the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're
recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step
10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster
than anyone else dares. Original Posting: February 24, 2026 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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00 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.
Keywords: Leidos, Laguna Niguel , Software Test Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , San Diego, California
