Senior Systems Integration and Test Engineer
Leidos· Defense· Oct 9, 2026 · 19d ago
Gaithersburg MD
In office
Full-time
Senior
$108K–$195K
9+ years exp
Job description
Leidos is seeking Systems Integration and Test Engineers to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the development of next-generation flight service and air traffic systems. This work aligns with the FAA’s broader initiative to modernize legacy flight service capabilities, replacing aging infrastructure with scalable, cloud-based platforms designed to improve safety and operational efficiency, particularly in remote and high-dependency aviation environments. These efforts focus on delivering mission-critical, future-ready solutions that provide safety-critical flight services to the pilot community.
As a member of a Scaled Agile software development organization, you will contribute to the technical execution of a program that integrates proven, globally deployed technologies with modern cloud-native capabilities. You will work alongside cross-functional teams and technical leaders to deliver predictable outcomes in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.
In this position, you will be responsible for integrating and testing software that provides flight planning and other services to the pilot community. This position supports government programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust investigation.
Primary Responsibilities:
Collaborate with System Engineering team to develop comprehensive integration and verification plans that map requirements to test cases, pass/fail criteria and traceability artifacts.
Able to understand System Level Requirements and perform system interface checkouts
Analyze identified issues in conjunction with System Engineering and Software in regard to developing solutions
Learn system architecture, design, functions and capabilities to support the integration and test of the new capabilities and enhancements
Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures to verify software functionality, performance, and compliance with requirements
Debug system level issues and provide detailed supporting data on identified issues
Document and track system defects and verify fixes
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 manual and automated test procedures that verify the system is properly configured
Coordinate activities, communication, and planning efforts with the customer and Leidos personnel
Perform formal test execution with the customer and quality assurance organizations present
Demonstrate test execution to the customer 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.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 9 years of professional experience; or a master’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 7 years of professional experience.
Experience and familiarity with Agile methodology, principles, and tools
Ability to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer.
Experience in following a documented Integration and Test Development Process
Developed and executed automated system integration and test solutions
Experience in the use of UNIX and Linux operating systems
Proficiency in building and maintaining automated test suites
Strong integration skills with hands-on experience integrating large software complex systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills to interface with internal and external customers
US Citizenship
Desired Skills:
Air Traffic Control and Flight Service Experience
Knowledge of AI-assisted development workflows and tools (i.e. Claude Code, Codex, etc.)
Knowledge of air traffic control systems, general aviation, and/or flight services
Practical knowledge of FAA/DoD systems, technical policies, standards and orders
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Original Posting: October 9, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range: Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.
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