Test Engineer — San Diego

Position Overview Leidos’ Undersea Systems Division is seeking a skilled Test Engineer who will be responsible for supporting and leading various tasks in conjunction with a large project team of engineers. The project team supports multiple Navy sponsors in designing, building, testing and fielding various devices at sea. The ideal candidate is hands-on, mechanically inclined, organized, and comfortable operating in dynamic field and marine environments. Skills & Key Responsibilities • Test Director: • Lead test logistics prep, design & documentation. • Gaining water-space & environmental approvals. • Lead test readiness meetings. • Lead test mobilization, execution, demobilization & analysis.   • Mechanical Production Support: • Managing bills of material, vendor solicitations, and purchase orders. • Mechanical assembly & documentation. • Managing technician labor. • Performing pressure testing & pressure certification documents.   • Naval Install Specialist: • Preparing technical documentation for approvals. • Interacting with approving authorities. • Installing/Uninstalling project materials on various Naval platforms.   • Lab Testing Support   • Designing & executing lab testing of mechanical / electrical devices. • Operating gauges & instruments for measurements. • Perform write-ups & presentations of results.   • Mechanical Design Support • Collateral duties in designing fixturing & various other mechanical / electrical devices. Required Qualifications • U.S. Citizenship required. • Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance . • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, ocean or marine engineering. • Minimum 1-2 years’ experience aboard sea-going vessels & ships handling equipment.   • Familiarity with basic configuration control and manufacturing practices. • Familiarity and experience with 3-D CAD software packages. • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a nautical-related engineering position. • Hands-on experience in electrical and mechanical assembly, with the willingness to perform assembly tasks in a shop environment. • Ability to work independently or within a large group. • Willingness to travel 4 times per year. • Willingness to obtain US Passport. • Physical ability to: • Navigate lab, office, and warehouse environments—including frequent movement around piers, docks, and facility spaces—with the ability to stoop, kneel, reach for extended periods, and transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs. across the facility. • Use hands to precisely operate machinery, tools, and computer equipment. • Climb ladders up to 20 ft and work comfortably in loud production environments, various temperatures, and inclement weather. This includes a willingness to work aboard marine vessels of various sizes, occasionally on an overnight basis. Work Environment & Schedule This position requires a combination of laboratory, fabrication shop, dockside, and at-sea operational support. Candidates should be comfortable working in fast-paced technical environments with shifting priorities and mission-driven schedules.  The work schedule is 9/80B, which includes every other Friday off.  The work is on-site only. About Leidos – Undersea Systems Division The Leidos Undersea Systems Division develops and supports advanced maritime and undersea technologies for national security, oceanographic research, and defense applications. Our teams deliver innovative engineering and operational solutions supporting critical undersea missions worldwide.   SUBSEAMSS If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: October 26, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 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.