Systems Integration Engineer

Leidos•Gaithersburg, MD

5d•$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 program aims to improve air traffic operations through an integrated surface traffic control and management system, offering efficiencies for both airport surfaces and terminal airspace.

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.
Ability to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer.
Strong Experience with UNIX/Linux operating systems.
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 new system functionality integration, external interface integration checkouts during risk reduction activities, regression testing, analyzing identified issues and helping determine a solution, and problem identification/analysis.
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 ATMC.

Responsibilities

Perform testing in Physical and Virtual test labs to ensure the system, test procedure, and test inputs are prepared for customer execution.
Execute procedures to 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.
Provide guidance to fellow test team members and ensure team goals are set to meet 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 to develop solutions.
Develop innovative and automated solutions to streamline repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency.
Learn system architecture, design, functions, and capabilities to support integration and testing of new capabilities and enhancements.
Collaborate with the TFDM system engineering team to develop test approaches for new and modified requirements.
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.
Understand XML data and 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 up to 25% of the time.