Junior Test Automation Engineer

This Test Engineering (TE) opportunity on the U.S. Navy’s Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) will allow participation on a high-visibility DoD program that provides engineering support to the Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI), the largest information technology (IT) network in the world.  This position will provide many opportunities to challenge and grow your skills as a Systems Engineer. We are seeking a T1 Software Test Automation Engineer to join our engineering team and help drive our automated quality strategy. In this role, you will focus on executing daily regression suites, updating existing test scripts to keep pace with minor software changes, and converting structured manual test cases into automated code under the mentorship of senior team members. You will blend software development skills with quality assurance methodologies to validate application functionality and ensure product reliability. The ideal candidate will document clear, reproducible steps for defects in tracking systems and participate in peer code reviews to quickly grow their skills. We are looking for an early-career professional with 0 to 2 years of experience, a solid foundational knowledge of at least one programming language (such as Java, Python, or JavaScript), basic exposure to UI automation tools, and a strong eagerness to learn. Primary Responsibilities •            A successful candidate will demonstrate basic academic knowledge or introductory hands-on exposure to core test automation concepts and tools such as Robot Framework, Python, PyCharm, and GitHub. The candidate will learn and grow their skills with additional tools including GitLab, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, SonarQube, and Bitbucket as required by Leidos and the USN, with guidance from senior team members. •            The candidate will support and learn about AI-Assisted Test Automation initiatives under the mentorship of senior engineers, helping Leidos explore innovative approaches that differentiate from current industry practices in this emerging area. •            The candidate will be introduced to Cameo and will assist in building test procedures, referencing test procedures, and recording test observations and conclusions within the Naval Enterprise Network (NEN) model with training and support. •            Lab Infrastructure & Hardware Setup: Assist with hands-on assembly and basic configuration of lab environments under supervision. This includes helping set up laptops, desktop workstations, enterprise printers, and observing server rack configurations while learning troubleshooting fundamentals. •            Microsoft Stack & App Testing: Conduct functional testing of Office 365 applications (Teams, Outlook, Excel) and enterprise browsers (Edge, Chrome) to help ensure reliable performance in a managed environment, documenting findings clearly. •            Virtualization & Remote Access: Learn to validate application delivery and user experience through Citrix Workspace and Remote Desktop (RDP) tools with guidance from senior testers. •            Test Automation (Learning & Growth): Develop foundational skills in Python and Robot Framework to create and maintain simple automated "smoke tests" for new builds and hardware configurations, with code review support from senior engineers. •            Virtual Environments: Basic familiarity or willingness to quickly learn Citrix Workspace and RDP sessions for application testing. •            Programming Foundation: Introductory knowledge of Python (coursework, bootcamp, or self-study) and a strong eagerness to learn Robot Framework for test automation and orchestration. •            Operating Systems: Comfortable or willing to learn working in both Windows and Linux environments for basic system configuration and log review.

Requires B.S.