Integration/Test Engineering: Remote

Leidos is seeking a Systems Integration & Test Engineer who will be a member of a dynamic team on the Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program. TFDM is a system that will improve aircraft runway and terminal congestion. Nationwide congestion is increasing, and the need for efficient aircraft traffic planning is critical. TFDM is the surface management solution that will provide NextGen Air Traffic Control capabilities to improve air traffic operations in the National Airspace System (NAS).

TFDM program is a Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) NextGen program based on airport surface management provides that efficiencies for both the airport surface and terminal airspace by providing a new and comprehensive integrated surface traffic control and management system.

Systems Integration Test Engineer 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

• Coordinate activities, communication, and planning efforts with FAA and Leidos personnel
• Debug system level issues and provide detailed supporting data on identified issues
• 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
• Collaborate with the TFDM system engineering team to develop test approaches for new and modified requirements
• Execute commands for remote support staff (ILE/Networking) and provide feedback to solve problems remotely
• 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
• Coordinate activities, communication, and planning efforts with FAA and Leidos personnel
• 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
• Be able to support travel (25% of time)

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 6+ years of professional experience; 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
• 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

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.
• 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.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. Securing Your Data

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