Join Leidos as a Junior Software Test Engineer to design, execute, and automate software tests for mission-critical U.S. Air Force operations. Work remotely with a dynamic engineering team.
Key Highlights
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
🧪 Junior Software Test Engineer
🏢 Leidos
🌍 Fully Remote (US)
💰 $57,850 – $104,575
Leidos is pushing beyond the status quo—designing, testing, and fielding software solutions that power mission-critical operations for the U.S. Air Force. If you’re detail-oriented, driven, and eager to grow your career in software test engineering, this is your chance to be part of a fast-moving, mission-focused engineering team.
What You’ll Do
- Plan, design, and execute manual software tests across system and component levels
- Translate requirements into detailed test cases and Gherkin feature files
- Collaborate with systems engineers & developers to validate functionality early in the lifecycle
- Track defects and retest to ensure product readiness
- Support integration and system-level test events
- Contribute to test automation using tools like JUnit, Jest, Cucumber, Gherkin, and more
- Work effectively as part of a fully remote, multi-discipline engineering team
What You’ll Bring
- US citizenship + active DoD Secret Clearance
- Bachelor’s + 2 years, Master’s + 1 year, or equivalent experience
- Familiarity with at least one programming language (Java, JS, Python, Ruby)
- Understanding of software testing principles & experience writing test cases
- Strong communication skills in a distributed team environment
- Ability to work independently and know when to seek support
Bonus Skills
- Experience with automation frameworks (JUnit, Jest, Cucumber)
- Gherkin/feature file development
- Exposure to tools like Selenium, JMeter, Bruno
- Agile development experience
- Database, performance, or security testing experience
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, GitLab/Bitbucket, Jenkins, IntelliJ, Jira, Confluence
Why Leidos
- Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits
- Health & wellness programs
- Paid leave & retirement plans
- Mission-driven culture focused on innovation
- Inclusive environment with equal-opportunity hiring
➡️ Ready to grow your testing career while supporting mission-critical software?
Apply now on Haystack.