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About this Systems Test Engineer role at Leidos

Leidos · Onsite · St. Petersburg, FL

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.

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About Leidos

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com . Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are

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