Systems Integration Engineer

Leidos•Gaithersburg, MD

22h•$87,100 - $157,450•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Systems Integration & Test Engineer for the Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program. TFDM is a system designed to enhance aircraft runway and terminal congestion management by providing NextGen Air Traffic Control capabilities for the National Airspace System (NAS). This Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) NextGen program offers efficiencies for airport surface and terminal airspace through a comprehensive integrated surface traffic control and management system.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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
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
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
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
Support travel (25% of time)