Summary: Leidos is seeking an Electronics Test and Characterization Engineer to develop automated test architectures, characterize electro-mechanical subsystems, and evaluate electronic hardware for undersea autonomous vehicle applications. Highlights: 1. Develop automated test architectures for undersea autonomous vehicles 2. Characterize and evaluate electro-mechanical subsystems 3. Lead innovation in applying technology to maritime systems Apply Now Description Electronics Test and Characterization Engineer Leidos is seeking an Electronics Test and Characterization Engineer to develop automated test architectures, characterize and evaluate electro-mechanical subsystems, and communicate performance results to technical leadership. In this role, you will design, develop, test, and support electronic hardware used in undersea autonomous vehicle applications. This role requires expertise in analog/digital hardware systems and design, power design, and automated electronics test development. The ideal candidate will enhance our hardware design engineering verification process, ensuring our hardware meets rigorous performance specifications for undersea applications. You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and have a drive to deliver results. The successful candidate performs hands-on integration, verification, testing, and troubleshooting of high-criticality undersea embedded systems. This role focuses on ensuring that electronic hardware works reliably and that system performance meets defined functional specifications. You will investigate product issues, validate system behavior, and provide technical guidance across multiple engineering disciplines. Why Join Us? · Make an Impact: Your work will directly support U.S. maritime dominance and national security. · Lead Innovation: Be at the forefront of applying innovative technology and autonomy to real-world maritime systems. · Work with Experts: Collaborate with a top-tier team of engineers, scientists, and technicians located across the U.S. · Shape the Future: Influence both the strategic and tactical direction of next-generation subsea technologies. What You’ll Do · Develop system validation and verification tools and procedures for automated hardware characterization · Plan, write, and execute test plans and procedures for development, risk reduction, qualification, and acceptance testing · Support environmental testing (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC) including test planning, procedure execution, and anomaly resolution · Identify, document, and track test anomalies through to resolution · Communicate test status, risks, and results clearly; support and lead technical reviews at appropriate milestones · Perform root cause analysis on test failures, lead corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement of the test systems · Drive verification closure: map test evidence to requirements, track open items, and ensure test reports meet qualification standards · Contribute to test infrastructure development including test equipment selection, test bed design, and production test systems · Collaborate with design engineers to define test requirements and acceptance criteria. · Analyze test data and generate comprehensive test reports with recommendations. · Advise design engineering of existing production capabilities, equipment, facilities and standard practices to contribute to the development of new designs. · Supports test activities throughout the product lifecycle, including development, qualification, and production testing · Support issue resolution and product updates across the product development and manufacturing lifecycle · Maintain accurate test records, problem reports, and verification evidence in accordance with engineering standards What You Bring Required Experience: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Computer Science), Physics, or Math 4-8 years of experience with electronics product/technology development 2+ years of experience with test development automation for electronics systems Expertise with Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Power Supplies, Data Acquisition and Visualization Software skills: LabVIEW, Python, Matlab, Embedded/Linux Deep understanding of embedded electronics design, sensor interfacing, power distribution, and signal analysis Reviewing electrical engineering drawings, including schematics, PCBs, circuit card assemblies (CCAs), cable harnesses, and bills-of-materials Strong analytical and hands-on troubleshooting skills for complex electronic and embedded systems U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance Preferred Experience: · EMI/EMC measurements, evaluation and mitigation techniques · Proven track record with Root-Cause Analysis, reproduction of reported product failures, and assistance in corrective-action investigations · Experience with manufacturing processes and Product Lifecycle Management systems · Ability to handle high pressures, prioritize workload and understand impact of duties required · Experience with test plan development, building the necessary test bench infrastructure, developing tests and verifying the design · Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documenting test results and supporting technical reviews · Familiarity with MIL‑STD‑461 and MIL-STD-810 · Exposure to DoD technical program execution · Experience supporting high-reliability or safety-critical products · Proficiency with circuit simulation tools such as PSPICE or LTSPICE. SUBSEAMSS 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: November 12, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 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. About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits. Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #Featuredjob Apply Now
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