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Leidos · 7 hours ago

Test Automation Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $126K/yr

2+ years exp

Leidos is a leading technology company providing engineering support to the U.S. Navy's Service Management, Integration, and Transport program. As a Test Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of enterprise hardware and software ecosystems, leading manual testing, and leveraging automation tools to improve lab efficiency.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

A successful candidate will be able to apply a basic working knowledge of the following Test Automation Framework tools including Robot Framework, Python, Pycharm, and GitHub

The candidate will use other tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, SonarQube, Bitbucket, Selenium, Junit, and Postman, as dictated by Leidos and the USN

The candidate will leverage and assist in the development of AI-Assisted Test Automation so that Leidos can differentiate themselves from the current as-is practices in this area

The candidate will also leverage Cameo to build test procedures, reference test procedures, and record test observations and conclusions within the Naval Enterprise Network (NEN) model

Lab Infrastructure & Hardware Setup: Perform hands-on assembly and configuration of lab environments. This includes setting up and troubleshooting laptops, desktop workstations, enterprise printers, and basic server racks

Monthly Image Validation: Lead the manual verification of monthly Windows OS image builds, ensuring stability, security compliance, and driver compatibility across different hardware models

Microsoft Stack & App Testing: Conduct deep-dive testing of Office 365 (Teams, Outlook, Excel) and enterprise browsers (Edge, Chrome) to ensure seamless performance in a managed environment

Virtualization & Remote Access: Validate application delivery and user experience through Citrix Workspace and Remote Desktop (RDP) tools

Test Automation (Preferred): Use Python and Robot Framework to develop and maintain scripts that assist in automating "smoke tests" for new builds and hardware configurations

Lifecycle Management: Manage the inventory of lab equipment and document all test results, hardware configurations, and defects using Azure DevOps (ADO) and GitHub

Hands-on Hardware Experience: Proven ability to set up, tear down, and troubleshoot physical hardware, including laptops, peripherals (printers/scanners), and basic server components

Windows Ecosystem Mastery: 3+ years of experience testing Windows OS, Office 365, and enterprise-grade software

Virtual Environments: Proficiency in testing and navigating Citrix Workspace and RDP sessions

Fast Learner (Programming): Practical knowledge of Python and a strong interest/preferred experience in Robot Framework for test orchestration

Operating Systems: Comfortable working in both Windows and Linux environments for system configuration and log analysis

Tools: Experience using GitHub for version control and Azure DevOps (ADO) for sprint tracking and test case management

Ability to work on-site in the Topside BSLN Test Lab to manage physical hardware

Ability to lift and move standard IT equipment (laptops, monitors, small servers)

Collaborate and coordinate with external customers, management, subcontractors, vendors, and other engineering disciplines

Lead small size and low-complexity projects as requested by the Test Automation Lead

Qualification

PythonRobot FrameworkWindows OS TestingGitHubAzure DevOpsCitrix WorkspaceManual TestingLinuxFast LearnerCollaboration

Required

Requires B.S. Degree and 2 to 4 years of prior relevant experience or M.S. with 0 to 2 years of prior relevant experience (in System Engineering, Software Engineering, or related engineering discipline) from an accredited college or university

Must be a U.S. Citizen and have a Secret clearance

Able to synthesize knowledge from multiple domains to apply to new, complicated problems

Experience in collaborating with other enterprise technologists both internal and external to resolve complex technical issues

Experience using Atlassian JIRA to define, schedule, and track work assignments within an engineering team

Must be able to work collaboratively and remotely in a team environment

Must be able to work with oversight to develop innovative automation approaches and optimizations

Some travel will be required as needed to travel to and from the Topside BSLN Lab