Systems Integration and Test Engineer - FAA

Leidos is seeking a System Integration & Test Engineer who will be part of a dynamic team working on the Federal Aviation Administration's Time-Based Flow Management (TBFM) System helping to advance our transition from a ground-based system of air traffic control to a satellite-based system of air traffic management.

The Mission

For more than five decades, Leidos has been a trusted partner in delivering advanced Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems for Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) across the globe. Our solutions keep customers ahead of accelerating aviation demands by integrating proven, globally deployed technologies with next-generation capabilities co-developed alongside our ANSP and technology partners.

From tower and terminal systems to en route, oceanic, and comprehensive flow control solutions, we're helping define the future of safe and efficient airspace management. Explore more about our aviation innovations here!

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Location: Egg Harbor Twp, NJ

Responsibilities:

Working both as a member of a team and independently, the successful candidate will be:

• Optimizing the experience for the flying public, Air Traffic Control, and the airline industry by improving the collaboration and decision-making capabilities of flight controllers,
• Developing and executing test procedures to verify requirements,
• Integrating new hardware and software into the system baseline,
• Up-leveling regression test procedures to check for new system behavior,
• Executing regression test procedures to evaluate system for regression of core capabilities,
• Developing scenarios,
• Writing/editing/executing/debugging test productivity tools and other duties as assigned,
• Analyzing identified issues in conjunction with System Engineering and Software regarding developing solutions
• Providing in person Site LOE Support across the National Airspace System (NAS) in support of TBFM Tech Refresh deployment efforts

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 2+ years of relevant professional experience; or a master's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with less than 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ability to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer.
• Ability to conduct technical reviews with a government agency / customer
• Ability to follow a documented Integration and Test Development Process
• Experience in the use of UNIX and Linux operating systems
• Strong communication skills to interface with internal and external customers
• Willingness to commute 3 days a week to the office
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to airports across the United States

Desired Skills:

The successful candidate will possess advanced integration skills and the ability to work independently in the following categories of integration:

• New system functionality integration
• PR verification
• Regression testing
• Data Reduction & Analysis
• Analyzing identified issues and helping to determine a solution with System Engineering and Software Engineering
• Problem Determination
• 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.
• Highly organized, demonstrating the ability to work independently at times due to fast-paced and highly productive work environment
• Experience with conducting formal tests with a government agency / customer
• Knowledge/Experience with Cybersecurity
• Ability to script using Python, Perl and/or MATLAB
• Experience with running/debugging Virtual Machines

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Original Posting:
February 5, 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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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.