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Avionics Test Team Lead

Leidos
Huntsville, AL Posted Oct 5, 2026
On-siteUSD 131,300 - 237,350 / year

About this role

Avionics Test Team Lead

Primary Responsibilities

  • Working directly with the customer and contractors to execute program requirements.
  • Creating, modifying, and executing test plans to satisfy program requirements.
  • Completing requirements verification and validation documentation and reports.
  • Coordinating test personnel and equipment across multiple events.
  • Work directly with OEMs and internal MFG to reliably get product to market.
  • Briefing both internal and external parties on test results and data.

Basic Qualifications

  • Requires an ABET accredited B.S. or equivalent degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, or other relevant field with 15+ years of prior experience.
  • Candidates must have knowledge of and experience with defense or commercial test engineering practices and processes.
  • Candidates must have experience developing and executing hardware or software test plans and procedures.
  • Candidates must have direct, hands-on experience with hardware, software, or system integration, troubleshooting and testing.
  • The position may require working outside in all weather conditions and lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • The position may require minimal travel for test events (approximately 4 weeks a year).
  • US Citizenship is required and secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least eight years of experience with test planning and execution.
  • Working knowledge and operation of electronic test equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, voltmeter, signal analyzer/generator)
  • Working knowledge of software languages Python, C, C++, C# and or firmware languages for Xilinx or Altera devices
  • Experience with Linux, Matlab, Labview, and WireShark
  • Experience preparing and presenting briefings and/or demonstrations to customers and management
  • Planning and executing demonstration tests and US Gov't test ranges/facilities

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