System Integration Engineer

Via Logic LLC; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer to join the TFDM program supporting the FAA. You will integrate, validate, and deploy mission-critical capabilities across NAS, working hybrid in Gaithersburg, MD.

Responsibilities include system integration, verification, and testing, coordinating with FAA stakeholders, developing automation tools, and mentoring junior engineers, with up to 50% travel to FAA locations nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline plus 6+ years of relevant experience, or 4+ years with a related Master’s degree.
• Ability to obtain 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 with XML messaging, APIs, databases, or messaging middleware.
• Experience developing automation solutions that improve engineering efficiency.
• Exposure to AI-assisted engineering tools is desirable.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% for deployments and testing.
• Applicants must meet eligibility for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, configure, and validate TFDM capabilities in integration labs.
• Execute system integration, verification, and validation to ensure NAS readiness.
• Support demonstrations, verification events, and customer acceptance with FAA stakeholders.
• Collaborate with software, systems engineering, networking, and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Analyze results, identify root causes, and document resolutions.
• Support deployment activities at FAA facilities including ATCTs.
• Execute interface testing and validate NAS communications.
• Coordinate activities with FAA personnel and Leidos teams.
• Develop automation tools and AI-assisted solutions to improve testing efficiency.
• Support remote deployment with infrastructure and installation teams.
• Maintain TFDM architecture and learn integration strategies for new capabilities.
• Integrate services with databases, messaging systems, and external APIs.
• Troubleshoot XML messaging, JMS queues, networking, IPs, and interfaces.
• Demonstrate capabilities during run-for-record events for acceptance and release.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Linux/Unix administration

Python scripting

XML messaging

APIs and messaging middleware

Automation tooling

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JMS

SOAP/REST APIs

Databases

Job description

Job Overview

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).

Location & Travel

Location: Gaithersburg, MD office. Hybrid schedule: three days in office, two days remote.

Travel: Up to 50% travel required, typically one to two weeks per trip, to FAA airport locations across the United States.

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.li>
• 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.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.