UAS Test Engineer

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Leidos' Defense Systems RF Systems UAS Portfolio is seeking a UAS Test Engineer to join our team supporting Army UAS' interoperability test. Our group has supported the interoperability testing, and technology evaluation and insertion to emerging UAS technologies for the Army's UAS systems, as well as Joint service platforms.

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• Primary Responsibilities.
• Collaborate with UAS groups in the integration and test of UAS systems per established requirements.
• Support test planning and test design activities.
• Support command and control (C2) testing for UAS systems.
• Support diverse payload testing for UAS systems.

• Basic Qualifications.
• BS in computer science, computer engineering or a related STEM field from an accredited institution with 8-12 years of applicable experience or MS with 6-10 years of experience.
• Understanding of UAS operations, to include specific knowledge of command and control, UAS payloads and general aircraft knowledge.
• Must be a resident of Huntsville, Alabama or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama area.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance.

• Preferred Qualifications.
• Direct support of UAS system testing.
• Familiarity with command-and-control standards and protocols (i.e STANAG 4586, Mavlink, etc.)
• Familiarity with video standards and protocols (i.e. MPEG, H.264, MISB Metadata, etc.)

Original Posting Date:

2025-01-22
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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

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.