Test Engineer in Farnborough

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

Future vacancies could be available in Bristol, Farnborough or Whiteley (Hampshire).

What Will you Be Doing?

• You will be responsible for design & delivery of verification and acceptance across a variety of technologies and platforms.
• 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.

Who do We Need?

• We are looking for someone with excellent organisation, communication and leadership skills who has an excellent general knowledge of testing methodologies and tooling frameworks.
• 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 in particular the Robot Framework and Selenium and their application.
• Worked closely with requirements verification matrices.
• Model Based Systems Engineering experience would be very helpful.

Clearance Requirements

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.

What we do for you

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

Commitment to Diversity

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.

Who We Are

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services.

What Makes Us Different

• Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe.
• Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits.
• People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing.

Pay Range

£44,700.00-£57,300.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process.

Commitment and Diversity

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.