• Design, develop, and implement highly scalable, reliable, and maintainable test automation frameworks across multiple platforms. • Serve as the technical authority on testing methodologies, tools, and best practices. • Drive high standards for test code quality, structure, and maintainability, including code reviews for automation scripts. • Design and execute advanced non-functional tests, including performance and load tests. • Partner with development and product teams to integrate testing practices early in the development lifecycle. • Own and optimize the integration of automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline. • Expertly debug and analyze complex system failures to identify root causes. • Coach and mentor junior and mid-level SDETs and software engineers on technical design and testing strategy.

• A successful candidate will be able to apply a mature working knowledge of the following Test Automation Framework tools including Robot Framework, Python, Pycharm, and GitHub. • The candidate will leverage and assist in the development of AI-Assisted Test Automation so that Leidos can differentiate themselves from the current as-is practices in this area. • The candidate will also leverage Cameo Systems Modeler to build test procedures, reference test procedures, and record test observations and conclusions within the Naval Enterprise Network (NEN) model. • Build and sustain a team culture focused on empowerment and opportunity, where each engineer is highly supported and encouraged to lean into tasks with confidence. • Cross-Platform Automation: Design and scale automation suites that cover Windows/Linux Desktop applications, modern Web interfaces, and Server-side backend processes. • Remote & Hybrid Orchestration: Implement advanced automation strategies for remote environments, utilizing tools to automate via Remote Desktop (RDP), VNC, or SSH where direct agent installation is restricted. • Hardware/Software Integration: Perform hands-on validation where software interacts with physical hardware, ensuring robust communication and performance across the entire stack. • Framework Architecture: Lead the development of custom libraries in Python and Robot Framework to support multi-platform testing. • CI/CD Integration: Manage and optimize automated pipelines within Azure DevOps (ADO) and GitHub, ensuring high-speed feedback loops for developers. • Technical Leadership: Act as a subject matter expert for automation best practices, conducting code reviews and mentoring team members on complex system integration. • Programming Mastery: Expert-level Python skills with a proven track record of being a fast learner in new languages and emerging 2026 automation technologies. • Automation Framework Expert: Deep experience with Robot Framework (Keyword-driven and Data-driven) for complex workflow orchestration. • Multi-OS Expertise: Hands-on experience automating applications on both Windows (WinAppDriver, FlaUI) and Linux (CLI, GUI automation) environments. • Web & Server Testing: Proficiency in automating web applications (Selenium/Playwright) and verifying server-side integrity via API and log analysis. • Remote Desktop Automation: Experience using specialized tools (e.g., Eggplant, SikuliX, or Image-based recognition) to automate across Remote Desktop (RDP) or virtualized environments. • Hardware Competency: Experience interfacing software with hardware components (e.g., firmware flashing, sensor data validation, or peripheral testing). • DevOps & Tools: Mastery of GitHub version control and Azure DevOps for lifecycle management and pipeline execution. • Be an ambassador, and a leader of ambassadors for AI-Assisted Test Automation by being able to speak to the benefits of this approach as compared to the current as-is process. • Collaborate and coordinate with external customers, management, subcontractors, vendors, and other engineering disciplines. • Lead moderate size and complex projects as requested by the Test Automation Lead.

• A successful candidate will be able to apply a basic working knowledge of the following Test Automation Framework tools including Robot Framework, Python, Pycharm, and GitHub. • The candidate will use other tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, SonarQube, Bitbucket, Selenium, Junit, and Postman, as dictated by Leidos and the USN. • The candidate will leverage and assist in the development of AI-Assisted Test Automation so that Leidos can differentiate themselves from the current as-is practices in this area. • Lab Infrastructure & Hardware Setup: Perform hands-on assembly and configuration of lab environments. • Monthly Image Validation: Lead the manual verification of monthly Windows OS image builds, ensuring stability, security compliance, and driver compatibility across different hardware models. • Microsoft Stack & App Testing: Conduct deep-dive testing of Office 365 (Teams, Outlook, Excel) and enterprise browsers (Edge, Chrome). • Virtualization & Remote Access: Validate application delivery and user experience through Citrix Workspace and Remote Desktop (RDP) tools. • Test Automation (Preferred): Use Python and Robot Framework to develop and maintain scripts that assist in automating 'smoke tests' for new builds and hardware configurations. • Lifecycle Management: Manage the inventory of lab equipment and document all test results, hardware configurations, and defects using Azure DevOps (ADO) and GitHub. • Hands-on Hardware Experience: Proven ability to set up, tear down, and troubleshoot physical hardware, including laptops, peripherals (printers/scanners), and basic server components. • Windows Ecosystem Mastery: 3+ years of experience testing Windows OS, Office 365, and enterprise-grade software. • Virtual Environments: Proficiency in testing and navigating Citrix Workspace and RDP sessions. • Fast Learner (Programming): Practical knowledge of Python and a strong interest/preferred experience in Robot Framework for test orchestration. • Operating Systems: Comfortable working in both Windows and Linux environments for system configuration and log analysis. • Tools: Experience using GitHub for version control and Azure DevOps (ADO) for sprint tracking and test case management. • Ability to work on-site in the Topside BSLN Test Lab to manage physical hardware. • Ability to lift and move standard IT equipment (laptops, monitors, small servers). • Collaborate and coordinate with external customers, management, subcontractors, vendors, and other engineering disciplines. • Lead small size and low-complexity projects as requested by the Test Automation Lead.

• Participate in developing and documenting User Stories by providing the test strategy and automation estimates. • Develop, document, and maintain the test strategy and test scenarios. • Build and execute unit, component, acceptance, integration, load, security, scalability, usability, and platform tests. • Conduct code reviews to ensure consistency, quality, and reusability of test automation artifacts. • Partner with developers to ensure all areas of the application are fully tested and to find technical solutions for test automation. • Build and manage automated test suites and ensure execution through various environments, CI-CD pipelines, and to be used by NOC teams. • Regularly execute, maintain, and update automated test suites and analyze the results to identify the cause of failures. • Create defects for issues found with appropriate details and ensure issues are resolved, including validation of the fix and required automation updates. • Present appropriate results to sign off on software functionality for new production releases. • Work with cross-functional teams and release management to manage development, QA, and production releases of the software. • Perform exploratory testing to understand the feature and how it is implemented, to find additional or unexpected behavior, and to refine and define additional test cases for the feature. • Contribute to the QA automation framework using industry-standard tools and approaches. • Leverage and enhance coding standards and best practices for automated QA code. • Participate in analyzing Major Incidents and Emergency Change controls to identify opportunities to automate software quality test cases to reduce or eliminate those issues.