Systems Integration Engineer

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Systems Integration & Test Engineer to join the TFDM program, a FAA NextGen initiative aimed at improving NAS surface and terminal air traffic operations. The role spans physical and virtual labs, remote support, and on-site FAA collaboration to deliver automated testing, interface checkouts, and system integration across complex platforms.

Responsibilities include debugging, test development, and coordinating with FAA personnel, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience with 6+ years, or 4+ years with related Master’s.
• Ability to obtain SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA.
• Strong UNIX/Linux experience and troubleshooting of connection/network configurations.
• Expertise in scripting (Python, shell scripting, Bash) for data processing and testing.
• Experience or exposure to AI/ML-enabled systems, automation, or intelligent platforms.
• Experience following a documented Integration and Test Development Process.
• Strong integration skills with hands-on experience integrating large software complex systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interface with internal and external customers.
• Willing to collaborate with FAA customers on sites to build system knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing in Physical and Virtual test labs to ensure readiness for customer execution.
• Execute procedures to verify system configuration and operation in NAS.
• Coordinate activities with FAA and Leidos personnel.
• Debug system level issues and provide detailed data.
• Understand System Level Requirements and perform interface checkouts.
• Guide test team members and align with program milestones.
• Execute commands for remote support staff and resolve issues remotely.
• Analyze issues with Systems Engineering and Software for solutions.
• Develop automated solutions to streamline repetitive tasks.
• Learn TFDM system architecture to support integration and testing.
• Collaborate with TFDM system engineering for test approaches.
• Test at Air Traffic Control Towers when required.
• Coordinate formal test events with customer and QA teams.
• Navigate XML data, troubleshoot network config, JMS, IP issues.
• Use AI-assisted tools to accelerate testing and test creation.
• Integrate services with databases, messaging, and external APIs.
• Demo test execution for FAA acceptance per release.

Skills

UNIX/Linux

Scripting (Python, Bash)

AI/ML exposure

System integration

Communication

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

Claude-Code AI/ML tools

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking a Systems Integration & Test Engineer who will be a member of a dynamic team on the Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program. TFDM is a system that will improve aircraft runway and terminal congestion. Nationwide congestion is increasing, and the need for efficient aircraft traffic planning is critical. TFDM is the surface management solution that will provide NextGen Air Traffic Control capabilities to improve air traffic operations in the National Airspace System (NAS).

TFDM program is a Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) NextGen program based on airport surface management provides that efficiencies for both the airport surface and terminal airspace by providing a new and comprehensive integrated surface traffic control and management system.

Systems Integration Test Engineer responsibilities:

• 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 procedures that verify the system is properly configured and operating in the NAS
• Coordinate activities, communication, and planning efforts with FAA and Leidos personnel
• Debug system level issues and provide detailed supporting data on identified issues
• Able to understand System Level Requirements and perform system interface checkouts
• Work with team lead to provide guidance to fellow test team members and ensure team goals are appropriately set to meet all program milestones
• Execute commands for remote support staff (ILE/Networking) and provide feedback to solve problems remotely
• Analyze identified issues in conjunction with System Engineering and Software in regard to developing solutions
• Develop innovative and automated solutions that streamline repetitive tasks and significantly improve operational efficiency.
• Learn system architecture, design, functions and capabilities to support the integration and test of the new capabilities and enhancements
• Collaborate with the TFDM system engineering team to develop test approaches for new and modified requirements
• Execute commands for remote support staff (ILE/Networking) and provide feedback to solve problems remotely
• Ability to conduct Testing at Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCT) in operational site conditions with the FAA customer when required
• Perform formal test execution with the customer and quality assurance organizations
• Coordinate activities, communication, and planning efforts with FAA and Leidos personnel
• Able to understand XML data and ability to troubleshoot connection issues with network configurations, IP addresses, JMS queue configurations, etc.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate testing, automation of scripts, and test creation
• Integrate services with databases, messaging systems, and external APIs
• Demonstrate test execution to the FAA 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.
• Be able to support travel (25% of time)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 6+ years of professional experience; or 4+ years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree
• Candidate must be able to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer
• Strong Experience with UNIX/Linux operating, troubleshoot connection /network configurations skills
• Expertise in scripting (Python, shell scripting, Bash) for data processing, issue analysis, and system integration
• Experience or exposure to AI/ML-enabled systems (Claude-Code), automation, or intelligent platforms
• Strong desire to grow and learn new technologies
• Experience in following a documented Integration and Test Development Process
• Strong integration skills with hands-on experience integrating large software complex systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interface with internal and external customers
• Willing to collaborate with FAA customer on sites to build system knowledge

Desired Skills:

• The successful candidate will possess advanced integration skills and the ability to work independently in the following categories of integration:
• New system functionality integration
• External Interface integration checkouts during risk reduction activities
• Regression testing
• Analyzing identified issues and help determine a solution
• Problem identification/analysis
• A good academic understanding and/or exposure to system engineering practices to contribute to and/or assist with system integration, requirements engineering, operational and decision analysis, systems definition, requirements baseline control and management.
• Familiar with Agile Methodologies, preferably SCRUM or Kanban.
• FAA Air Traffic Domain Knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate formal test events
• Knowledge of interfacing systems in the NAS such as FDIO, STARS, TBFM, ASDE-X

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Pay Range:

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

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. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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.