Test and Evaluation Lead

R-00185276



The is seeking a to define the strategy and lead execution of the test mission for the ). L-CAP is a mission-critical, future-ready automation platform built on a , enabling next-generation air traffic management capabilities for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). As part of a you will lead the establishment of T&E processes, strategy, planning, execution, and reporting across the program.

The successful candidate will be . This role will establish the vision, strategy, tools, automation framework, and organizational approach for validating a continuously evolving platform operating within a highly regulated environment.

The ideal candidate

This position supports government programs and requires the ability to

This position is located in either . This is an opportunity to contribute to projects that impact millions of air travelers.

• Define and implement a modern Quality Engineering strategy focused on automation, continuous testing, system monitoring, simulation, and risk-based test planning
  
• Establish AI-assisted and model-based testing methods to improve test coverage, accelerate testing, and identify defects earlier
  
• Lead the development of test environments, simulation capabilities, synthetic test data, and digital system models to support validation before deployment
  
• Develop methods for validating systems in real-world operations using production data, system monitoring, operational replay, and performance analysis
  
• Promote early and continuous quality practices across systems engineering, software development, cybersecurity, and operations teams
  
• Establish automated testing pipelines that support continuous integration and continuous software delivery
  
• Develop resilience testing approaches that verify system behavior during failures, recovery events, degraded operations, and unexpected conditions
  
• Define quality metrics that measure operational performance, mission success, system reliability, and user experience rather than simply counting completed tests
  
• Evaluate the use of AI and machine learning to improve test creation, defect prediction, anomaly detection, and system validation
  
• Lead the development and execution of the T&E strategy for L-CAP, encompassing developmental testing (DT), operational testing (OT), and integrated testing
  
• Develop and maintain the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), test procedures, and associated documentation in alignment with FAA and DoD T&E standards
  
• Lead a multidisciplinary T&E team, including test engineers, analysts, and lab/field test personnel
  
• Establish verification and validation (V&V) frameworks that ensure system safety, performance, and compliance with FAA requirements
  
• Plan and execute test events across lab, simulation, and operational environments
  
• Interface with FAA stakeholders, providing test status, risk assessments, and readiness recommendations
  
• Ensure compliance with safety-critical system testing standards, including DO-278A and applicable FAA orders
  
• Lead test readiness reviews (TRRs), test incident resolution, and lessons-learned processes
  

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• Shape testing practices at the intersection of safety-critical systems and modern Agile delivery
  
• Grow your career within a large-scale enterprise program
  
• Work alongside top-tier engineers, systems architects, and mission experts
  
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities
  

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June 12, 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 $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

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