Systems Test Engineer

leidos· 00100 LEIDOS, INC.
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📍 St. Petersburg, FLFull time💰 USD 70K–126K

About this role

The Maritime Systems Division of Leidos is seeking a test engineer with experience with Model Based Systems Engineering, system integration, and test procedure creation.  A successful candidate will have a strong understanding of systems engineering processes and experience with hardware/software integration. 

The candidate should work well in a collaborative environment, understand Agile development methodologies, and seek to identify and champion both technical and process innovations.

The C4I Prototype is a new product that is rapidly maturing and nearing readiness for deployment.  The program provides for deployment, monitoring, and communications of a buoy that includes a software defined radio.  The implementation in Rust controls the radio in meeting key mission objectives. Tasking and responsibilities will vary depending on project objectives and may extend to programs beyond the C4I Prototype.

Primary Responsibilities

Support the development and maintenance of systems engineering artifacts including:

  • SysML models
  • Test Plans
  • Test Procedures
  • Perform test procedure execution and collection of results for incorporation into Test Reports.

Basic Qualifications

  • US Citizenship required
  • Requires BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics and 2+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters.
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Proven experience in integration and test
  • Excellent verbal, written and, interpersonal communication skills are required for an effective interface with all internal and external contacts. 
  • Experience with SysML

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with the Navy’s Cooperative Engagement Capability
  • Experience using the Atlassian toolset
  • Experience with Cameo/Magic Draw
  • Experience in Agile development methods, including Scrum
  • Experience with MATLAB is beneficial.

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:

July 16, 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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Systems Test Engineer role at leidos?
The listed salary for this Systems Test Engineer position at leidos is USD 70K–126K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Systems Test Engineer position at leidos located?
This Systems Test Engineer role at leidos is based in St. Petersburg, FL. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Systems Test Engineer role at leidos full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Systems Test Engineer role in the 00100 LEIDOS, INC. department at leidos.
Which team or department does the Systems Test Engineer at leidos belong to?
This Systems Test Engineer position is part of the 00100 LEIDOS, INC. department at leidos. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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This Systems Test Engineer position at leidos was posted on Jul 16, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Systems Test Engineer
leidos · 💰 USD 70K–126K
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