System Integration Engineer

Leidos; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer for the TFDM program supporting the FAA. The role is based in Gaithersburg, MD with a hybrid schedule (three days in the office, two remote) and travel up to 50% to FAA sites.

You will integrate, validate, and deploy mission-critical TFDM capabilities, working closely with software, systems engineering, networking, and FAA stakeholders to improve NAS safety, efficiency, and reliability across the country.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or 4+ years with a related Master's degree.
• Experience integrating and testing large-scale distributed software systems.
• Strong Linux/UNIX administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Python, Bash, or Shell scripting for automation.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, configure, and validate TFDM capabilities in labs and fielded environments.
• Execute system integration, verification, and validation within the NAS.
• Support formal customer demonstrations, verification events, and acceptance testing with FAA.
• Collaborate across software, systems engineering, networking, and infrastructure teams.
• Develop automation tools and AI-assisted solutions to improve testing efficiency.

Skills

Linux/UNIX

Python

Bash scripting

XML messaging

APIs

Networking

Automation

AI-assisted engineering tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline

Tools

XML messaging

Messaging middleware

JMS

Databases

Job description

Description

Join a team that is helping modernize the future of air traffic management while supporting one of the nation's most critical transportation missions. Leidos is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer to join the Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In this role, you will be responsible for integrating, validating, and deploying mission‑critical capabilities that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the National Airspace System (NAS).

TFDM is the FAA's NextGen surface management solution that enhances airport surface and terminal airspace operations through an integrated traffic control and management system. As part of this team, you'll collaborate with software engineers, system engineers, and FAA stakeholders to deliver capabilities that directly support air traffic controllers and airport operations across the country.

Location: Gaithersburg, MD office with a hybrid schedule of three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. Travel: Up to 50% travel required, typically one to two weeks per trip, to FAA airport locations throughout the United States for system integration, customer demonstrations, formal testing, and operational deployments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Integrate, configure, and validate TFDM capabilities within both physical and virtual integration laboratories.
• Execute system integration, verification, and validation activities to ensure the system is properly configured and operating within the National Airspace System.
• Support formal customer demonstrations, verification events, and customer acceptance testing with FAA stakeholders.
• Collaborate with software, systems engineering, networking, and infrastructure teams to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system‑level issues.
• Analyze integration and test results, identify root causes, and provide detailed technical documentation supporting issue resolution.
• Support deployment and integration activities at FAA operational facilities, including Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCTs).
• Execute system interface testing and validate communications across internal and external NAS interfaces.
• Coordinate integration activities with FAA personnel and cross‑functional Leidos engineering teams.
• Develop automated tools, scripts, and AI‑assisted solutions that improve testing efficiency, reduce manual effort, and streamline repetitive tasks.
• Support remote deployment activities by coordinating with infrastructure, networking, and installation teams.
• Learn and maintain a deep understanding of TFDM architecture, system functionality, interfaces, and operational workflows.
• Partner with Systems Engineering to develop integration and test strategies for new capabilities and system enhancements.
• Integrate services with databases, messaging systems, and external APIs.
• Troubleshoot XML messaging, JMS queue configurations, networking issues, IP configurations, and interface connectivity.
• Demonstrate system capabilities during formal "run‑for‑record" events supporting customer acceptance and release readiness.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior integration engineers while helping ensure program milestones are successfully achieved.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience, or 4+ years with a related Master's degree. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Ability to obtain an FAA SF-85P Public Trust.
• Experience integrating and testing large‑scale, distributed software systems.
• Strong Linux/UNIX administration and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with Python, Bash, or Shell scripting for automation and data analysis.
• Experience troubleshooting network configurations, connectivity, and distributed system interfaces.
• Experience working with XML messaging, APIs, databases, or messaging middleware.
• Experience developing automation solutions that improve engineering efficiency.
• Exposure to AI‑assisted engineering tools (such as Claude Code or similar technologies) is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, program leadership, and FAA customers.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to support customer deployments and operational testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating mission‑critical or highly available systems.
• FAA or Air Traffic Management domain experience.
• Knowledge of National Airspace System (NAS) interfaces including FDIO, STARS, TBFM, and ASDE‑X.
• Experience leading formal integration, verification, or customer acceptance events.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies including Scrum or Kanban.
• Understanding of systems engineering processes including requirements management, interface definition, and verification.
• Experience working with distributed systems, enterprise messaging, and service‑oriented architectures.

Pay Range

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.