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Test Instrumentation Engineer

AT Leidos
Leidos

Test Instrumentation Engineer

Albuquerque, NM

Description

Test Instrumentation Engineer

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The National Security Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for two Test Instrumentation Engineers in Albuquerque, NM as part of our Counter-WMD Weapons and Capabilities Systems Engineering and Integration Team, supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

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In this role you will conduct test instrumentation plan development, research and development, and investigation of new sensor and data acquisition technologies. Specific duties include the following:

  • Independent development, management, and implementation of instrumentation plans and methodologies to meet measurement objectives to support DTRA testing.
  • Research, development, and integration efforts to maintain currency in state-of-the-art and emerging/developmental data acquisition systems and sensor technologies across the CWMD testing spectrum to ensure maximum effectiveness and to fill voids in testing capabilities.
  • Development and implementation of rigorous processes to ensure new sensor and data acquisition technologies are properly investigated and validated prior to introduction into the DTRA inventory.
  • Development of test plans and methodologies to perform validation and verification testing of existing and emerging measurement diagnostic technologies and systems.

Required Security Clearance:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance is required however we have the ability to hire at the Secret level for highly qualified candidates who are willing to upgrade to TS/SCI.

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

  • Active Secret level security clearance and the ability to upgrade to TS/SCI
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific field and 15+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience with DTRA research and development or developmental testing and evaluation

Desired Experience, Skills, and Education:

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • Prior support to DTRA RD-TS or RD-CXW

Original Posting:

May 27, 2025
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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

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.

Client-provided location(s): Albuquerque, NM, USA
Job ID: Leidos-R-00159925
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program