System Integration and Test Enginer

Leidos • Gaithersburg, MD

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is hiring Systems Integration and Test Engineers for its Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector. The role supports development of next-generation flight service and air traffic systems as part of modernization efforts to replace legacy flight service infrastructure with scalable, cloud-based platforms. The work delivers mission-critical flight services for pilots in a regulated, safety-critical environment and is part of a Scaled Agile software development organization.

The engineer integrates and tests software providing flight planning and other services to the pilot community. The position works with cross-functional teams and technical leaders to support program execution and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust investigation. The schedule is onsite three days and remote two days per week, based in Gaithersburg, Maryland; Ashburn, Virginia; or Eagan, Minnesota.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, and at least 2 years of professional experience; alternatively, a master’s degree with relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer.
• Experience following a documented Integration and Test Development Process.
• Experience developing and executing automated system integration and test solutions.
• Strong integration skills, including hands-on experience integrating large, complex software systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interface with internal and external customers.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Air Traffic Control and Flight Service experience.
• Knowledge of AI-assisted development workflows and tools such as Claude Code and Codex.
• Knowledge of air traffic control systems, general aviation, and/or flight services.
• Practical knowledge of FAA/DoD systems, technical policies, standards, and orders.

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 about 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 and enhancements.
• Perform system checkouts in physical and virtual test labs to ensure systems are properly configured and ready for testing.
• Execute manual and automated regression test procedures after software modifications, adaptation updates, and lab patching.
• Collaborate in a team-oriented environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level