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Senior Optical Test Lead

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Job #: R-00182945

Location:

Huntsville, United States

Category: Manufacturing

Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time

Travel Required: No

Shift: Standard Plus On Call

Remote Type: No Remote

Clearance: None

External Referral Program: Ineligible

Sector: Defense

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

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Leidos’ Defense Systems / Manufacturing is seeking a talented Senior Optical Test Lead to join our Space Hardware team in Huntsville, AL.   This role will oversee the implementation of space-based sensor test equipment and test processes for our customers at Leidos’ Huntsville offices across a multi-shift operation.  This position will support the integration and testing of complex aerospace systems, ensuring hardware and systems perform as designed. You will work in an Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) environment.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

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Primary Responsibilities

• Manage a test team consisting of approximately seven Engineers and Technicians across three shifts.
• Execute test activities to verify hardware and system performance.
• Develop, maintain, and execute test procedures that support vehicle integration and delivery.
• Coordinate daily test readiness and execution across multiple disciplines and support teams.
• Analyze test results and document findings in clear, accurate reports.
• Identify, document, and support resolution of discrepancies.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, program management, and customer teams to meet technical, schedule, and cost objectives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution with at least 12 years of manufacturing engineering or test engineering or Masters degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 10 or more years of manufacturing engineering or test engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience testing space systems in a production or operational environment.
• Background in manufacturing engineering or test engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Hands-on experience with functional, thermal and vibe test equipment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships with customers, program teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Candidate must be able to lead a diverse engineering team, in a dedicated workforce.
• Must be a US Citizen and must possess and maintain a Final Secret Clearance or meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a final secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree.

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Original Posting:

May 11, 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 $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

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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