Systems Integration Engineer
About The Position
Leidos is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer for the Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The role integrates, validates, and deploys mission-critical capabilities intended to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the National Airspace System (NAS). TFDM is the FAA's NextGen surface management solution for airport surface and terminal airspace operations. The engineer works with software and systems engineers and FAA stakeholders, supporting capabilities used by air traffic controllers and airport operations. The position combines integration and test engineering with direct customer engagement during system deployments, formal test events, and customer acceptance activities at airports nationwide. The role is based in Leidos's Gaithersburg, Maryland office on a hybrid schedule of three days per week onsite and two days remote. Travel to FAA airport locations is required; the description gives both up to 25% and, under required qualifications, willingness to travel up to 50%, with trips typically lasting one to two weeks. Applicants selected must undergo a government security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline with at least 6 years of relevant experience, or a related Master's degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience; 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.
- 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 must be able to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and are subject to a government security investigation.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to AI-assisted engineering tools such as Claude Code or similar technologies.
- Experience integrating mission-critical or highly available systems.
- FAA or Air Traffic Management domain experience.
- Knowledge of NAS interfaces including FDIO, STARS, TBFM, TFMS, 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.
Responsibilities
- Integrate, configure, and validate TFDM capabilities in physical and virtual integration laboratories.
- Execute system integration, verification, and validation activities to ensure proper system configuration and operation within the NAS.
- 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 prepare 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 to improve testing efficiency, reduce manual effort, and streamline repetitive tasks.
- Support remote deployment activities in coordination with infrastructure, networking, and installation teams.
- Learn and maintain a deep understanding of TFDM architecture, 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 and help ensure program milestones are achieved.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
