Overview
On Site
USD 87,100.00 - 157,450.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
System Integration
Aviation
NextGen
Management
System Integration Testing
System Testing
Debugging
Team Leadership
Systems Architecture
Systems Engineering
Remote Support
IBM RPG
Computer Networking
Testing
Adobe AIR
Quality Assurance
XML
Intellectual Property
IP
JMS
Test Execution
Salesforce.com
Security Clearance
Unix
Linux
Network
Communication
Collaboration
Market Analysis
Law
Job Details
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).
Candidate can be based out of Gaithersburg, MD or Egg Harbor, NJ
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:
Working both as a member of a team and independently, the successful candidate will:
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 procedures that 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
Able to understand System Level Requirements and perform system interface checkouts
Work with team lead to provide guidance to fellow test team members and ensure team goals are appropriately set to meet all 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 in regard to developing solutions
Learn system architecture, design, functions and capabilities to support the integration and test of the new capabilities and enhancements
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.
Demonstrate test execution to the FAA 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.
Be able to support travel (20% of time)
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 8+ years of professional experience; or 6+ years of professional experience with a related Master's degree
Candidate must be able to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer
Experience with UNIX/Linux operating, troubleshoot connection /network configurations skills
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
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."
Original Posting:
December 19, 2025
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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
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.
Candidate can be based out of Gaithersburg, MD or Egg Harbor, NJ
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:
Working both as a member of a team and independently, the successful candidate will:
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 procedures that 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
Able to understand System Level Requirements and perform system interface checkouts
Work with team lead to provide guidance to fellow test team members and ensure team goals are appropriately set to meet all 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 in regard to developing solutions
Learn system architecture, design, functions and capabilities to support the integration and test of the new capabilities and enhancements
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.
Demonstrate test execution to the FAA 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.
Be able to support travel (20% of time)
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 8+ years of professional experience; or 6+ years of professional experience with a related Master's degree
Candidate must be able to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer
Experience with UNIX/Linux operating, troubleshoot connection /network configurations skills
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
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."
Original Posting:
December 19, 2025
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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
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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