Test Engineer

Due to growth within UK programmes, we will need talented Test Engineers throughout the course of 2026.

• Contributing to the Test Strategy & planning within the company and its partners.
• Providing test support to development teams.
• Producing Test Scripts and User Scenarios.
• Designing and implementing modern, scalable test plans using a range of new and emerging technologies including automation.
• Preparing test specifications (manual and automated) and conducting test execution.
• Executing integration tests and system tests for all phases & regression.
• Designing and establishing test tools, test systems and test data sets.

• Graduate with degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Systems Engineering, Electronics, Communications); equivalent qualifications and/or experience can be considered as an alternative.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of agile, waterfall and hybrid delivery cycles.
• Integration and Systems Test experience.
• Experience working as part of a test team on projects with complex requirements sets.
• Understanding of principles of acceptance, verification and validation, as well as analytical and test methodologies.
• Understanding of non-functional testing, e.g. performance, resilience and security.
• Good knowledge of test automation (Robot Framework and Selenium).
• Worked closely with requirements verification matrices.
• Model Based Systems Engineering experience would be very helpful.

• Clearance to Start SC.
• Clearance for Role SC.
• UK national who is UK security cleared (SC) or qualifies for clearance.
• You must be willing to undergo SC or DV clearance dependent upon the security requirements for the role.

• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays).
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme).
• Dynamic Working.

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

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.

£44,700.00-£57,300.00 - Pay range is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation.