Embedded Software Test Engineer
00180 Dynetics, Inc · 2698 Huntsville, AL
$87,100–$157,450from the description
Jul 1, 2026
2698 Huntsville, AL
Jul 20, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
This role centers on testing and validating embedded software for missile defense systems, covering the full test lifecycle from planning through post-test analysis. Day-to-day work involves writing and debugging Python-based automated test scripts, building and maintaining test frameworks, validating hardware/software/firmware interfaces, and producing formal test documentation such as STPs, STDs, and STRs. It suits engineers with hands-on embedded systems testing experience and familiarity with tools like Wireshark, Jira, and CI/CD pipelines.
Mid level · 4+ years · National · Full-time
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What the occupation pays Median $106,594 (middle half $82,076–$136,109). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Why we read it this way (6)
The job title is 'Embedded Software Test Engineer' but the body text also references 'Senior Software Test Engineer' — the title carries no explicit seniority level, so advertised seniority is Unspecified. The actual requirements (4+ years, no org-wide scope) support a Mid-level classification.
No specific work location is stated in the posting. Leidos has offices across the United States; the role is likely on-site at one of those locations but no city or metro is identified.
The degree requirement accepts 'equivalent experience' in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, so no formal degree is hard-gated.
No security clearance is explicitly required in this posting, though the role involves missile defense systems work for Leidos — candidates should be aware that a clearance may be needed or preferred in practice.
The 'Preferred Qualifications' section in this posting is structured unusually: it reads as a list of job duties/responsibilities rather than a traditional nice-to-have skills list. Skills such as HWIL/SIL testing and SAFe are drawn from that section and marked preferred accordingly.
The experience floor is 4+ years (or 2+ with an MS degree); 4 is used as the overall years minimum per the minimum stated.
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