Lead System Integration and Test Engineer

Leidos; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking Systems Integration and Test Engineers to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting next-generation flight service and air traffic systems. The role emphasizes integrating and testing software for flight planning and related services, in a government program that requires Public Trust eligibility.

You will work in a Scaled Agile environment, contributing to the execution of programs integrating cloud-native capabilities with proven technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 4–8 years of professional experience, or a related master's degree with 2–6 years of experience.
• Experience with Agile methodology, principles, and tools.
• Developed and executed automated system integration and test solutions.
• Ability to obtain SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer.
• Experience following a documented Integration and Test Development Process.
• Experience building and maintaining automated test suites.
• Strong integration skills with hands-on experience integrating large software–complex systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interface with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures to verify software functionality, performance, and compliance with requirements in an Agile environment.
• Debug system level issues and provide detailed supporting data on identified issues.
• Document and track system defects and verify fixes; understand System Level Requirements.
• Learn system architecture, design, functions and capabilities to support integration and testing of new capabilities.
• Perform system checkouts in physical and virtual test labs to ensure the system is properly configured for testing.
• Execute manual and automated regression test procedures after software modification and lab patching.
• Collaborate in a team-oriented, cross-functional environment.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Automated test solutions

System integration

Test execution and debugging

Strong communication

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's degree in related discipline

Job description

Leidos is seeking Systems Integration and Test Engineers to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the development of next-generation flight service and air traffic systems. This work aligns with the FAA's broader initiative to modernize legacy flight service capabilities, replacing aging infrastructure with scalable, cloud-based platforms designed to improve safety and operational efficiency, particularly in remote and high-dependency aviation environments. These efforts focus on delivering mission-critical, future-ready solutions that provide safety-critical flight services to the pilot community. This position offers a balanced hybrid schedule of 3 days in office and 2 days remote. As a member of a Scaled Agile software development organization, you will contribute to the technical execution of a program that integrates proven, globally deployed technologies with modern cloud-native capabilities. You will work alongside cross-functional teams and technical leaders to deliver predictable outcomes in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment. In this position, you will be responsible for integrating and testing software that provides flight planning and other services to the pilot community. This position supports government programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust investigation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures to verify software functionality, performance, and compliance with requirements in an Agile environment.
• Debug system level issues and provide detailed supporting data on identified issues
• Document and track system defects and verify fixes Able to understand System Level Requirements
• Learn system architecture, design, functions and capabilities to support the integration and test of the new capabilities and enhancements
• Perform system checkouts in physical and virtual test labs to ensure system is properly configured and ready for testing.
• Execute manual and automated regression test procedure after software modification, adaptation updates and lab patching
• Work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 4-8 years of professional experience; or 2-6 years of professional experience with a related master's degree
• Experience and familiarity with Agile methodology, principles, and tools
• Developed and executed automated system integration and test solutions
• Ability to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer.
• Experience in following a documented Integration and Test Development Process
• Experience developing and executing automated system integration and test solutions
• Experience in building and maintaining automated test suites
• Strong integration skills with hands-on experience integrating large software complex systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interface with internal and external customers
• US Citizenship

Desired Skills

• Air Traffic Control and Flight Service Experience
• Knowledge of AI-assisted development workflows and tools (i.e. Claude Code, Codex, etc.)
• Knowledge of air traffic control systems, general aviation, and/or flight services
• Practical knowledge of FAA/DoD systems, technical policies, standards and orders ATMC

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Original Posting: October 19, 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.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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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. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.