Senior Systems Integration and Test Engineer

Leidos; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking Systems Integration and Test Engineers to support the Air Traffic Business Area within Homeland Security. The role focuses on integrating and testing software for flight planning and other services, supporting government programs, and maintaining eligibility for a Public Trust investigation.

You will work in a scaled agile environment with cross-functional teams, contributing to cloud-based platforms and safety-critical aviation systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience or master’s degree with 7+ years of experience.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, principles, and tools.
• Ability to obtain SF-85P Public Trust clearance.
• Experience following a documented Integration and Test Development Process.
• Developed and executed automated system integration and test solutions.
• Experience in UNIX and Linux operating systems.
• Proficiency in building and maintaining automated test suites.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• US Citizenship

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with System Engineering to develop integration and verification plans mapping requirements to tests.
• Understand System Level Requirements and perform system interface checkouts.
• Analyze issues with System Engineering and Software to develop solutions.
• Learn system architecture to support integration and testing of new capabilities.
• Design, develop, and execute test plans, cases, and procedures to verify software.
• Debug system level issues and provide supporting data.
• Document and track system defects and verify fixes.
• Perform testing in physical and virtual labs with customer presence.
• Execute manual and automated test procedures to verify proper configuration.
• Coordinate activities with the customer and Leidos personnel.
• Perform formal test execution with customer and QA teams.
• Demonstrate test execution to customer to achieve acceptance.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Clearance eligibility

System integration

Test automation

UNIX/Linux

Communication skills

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's degree in related discipline

Tools

UNIX

Linux

Job description

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 modernise legacy flight service capabilities, replacing ageing 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.

As a member of a Scaled Agile software development organisation, you will contribute to the technical execution of a programme 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 programmes and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a favourable Public Trust investigation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with System Engineering team to develop comprehensive integration and verification plans that map requirements to test cases, pass/fail criteria and traceability artifacts.
• Able to understand System Level Requirements and perform system interface checkouts
• Analyze identified issues in conjunction with System Engineering and Software in regard to developing solutions
• Learn system architecture, design, functions and capabilities to support the integration and test of the new capabilities and enhancements
• Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures to verify software functionality, performance, and compliance with requirements
• Debug system level issues and provide detailed supporting data on identified issues
• Document and track system defects and verify fixes
• Perform testing in physical and virtual test labs to ensure the system, test procedure, and test inputs are prepared to execute with the customer present
• Execute manual and automated test procedures that verify the system is properly configured
• Coordinate activities, communication, and planning efforts with the customer and Leidos personnel
• Perform formal test execution with the customer and quality assurance organisations present
• Demonstrate test execution to the customer on a run for record to achieve customer acceptance of the content per release
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with9+ yearsof professional experience; or a master’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with7+ yearsof professional experience.
• Experience and familiarity with Agile methodology, principles, and tools
• Ability to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer.
• Experience in following a documented Integration and Test Development Process
• Developed and executed automated system integration and test solutions
• Experience in the use of UNIX and Linux operating systems
• Proficiency 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

Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025.

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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.