MDS Systems Test Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position: MDS Systems Test Engineer Location: Washington Navy
Yard, DC Make an Impact with Leidos At Leidos, we deliver
innovative solutions through the dedication of our diverse and
talented teams. United by a shared commitment to our customers’
success, we empower our people, support our communities, and
operate sustainably. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide every
aspect of our work, ensuring we do the right thing—for our
customers, our people, and the world around us. Thrive in a
Mission?Focused Environment The Leidos Defense Sector provides
advanced systems, solutions, and services across land, sea, air,
space, and cyberspace. From enterprise IT and large?scale
intelligence systems to cybersecurity, geospatial analytics,
logistics, and training, we support some of the nation’s most
critical defense missions. Our teams take on challenges where
failure is not an option—and succeed. We are seeking a Systems Test
Engineer focused on Mission Distribution System (MDS) to join our
team at the Washington Planning Center to support the Theater
Mission Planning Center (TMPC) segment of the Tomahawk Weapon
System (TWS) located at the Washington Navy Yard. This System Test
Engineer will be focused on MDS and will be part of the System Test
Engineering Team. The System Test Engineer will work in support of
the Leidos Systems Engineering contract with the US Navy. Primary
Responsibilities Requirements analysis; software design analysis,
specification reviews, user documentation inspection; test
planning, test execution (functional, integration, regression and
more), test results recording and reporting, operational test
scenario development, milestone review participation, and site
acceptance testing at multiple end-user locations as necessary.
Domestic and some international travel may be required - possibly
up-to 25% per year. Activities also include reviews and evaluation
of products and processes and participation in various Engineering
review boards. Works independently to achieve day-to-day
objectives. Develops solutions to technical problems that may
require collaboration with internal experts. Regularly communicates
and leads internal project team members, management, and external
organizations and customers as necessary. Responsible for project
schedules and performance requirements are met. Leads the
development of the organization's goals and objectives and process
improvement. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of
related experience. Additional experience, training, and/or
certifications may substitute degree requirement. US Citizen;
Currently possessing an active DoD Top Secret clearance with
ability to upgrade to a TS/SCI clearance upon hire. Operational
experience with Tomahawk Mission Distribution System (MDS) and
strike planning is highly desired. Working knowledge of software
engineering, software programming, databases including SQL, system
interface testing, and test automation is a plus. Preferred
Qualifications Proficiency in computer applications languages
technologies and/or capabilities required for this position. Good
technical writing and communication skills. Experience with
verification and validation test activities including development
of test cases and procedures, execution of test procedures,
documentation of test issues, and test reporting. Ready to make an
impact? Start your next career chapter with Leidos— apply today! 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: March 18, 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00 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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