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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Systems Integration and Test Engineer - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Gaithersburg, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Unix, Data Reduction, Formal Verification, Linux System Administration, Regression Testing, Selenium, Systems Integration, Test Execution Engine, Real Time Systems, Software Verification, Safety Critical Systems, Hp Alm, Operational Systems - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9131746/lead-systems-integration-and-test-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline with 4+ years of professional experience, + OR Master's degree with 2+ years of professional experience * Ability to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer. * Experience leading integration and test activities for complex software systems * Experience working within a defined Integration & Test development lifecycle * Strong hands-on integration experience with large, distributed, or real-time systems * Experience working in UNIX and/or Linux environments * Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate formal test events * Strong communication skills to interface effectively with internal teams and external government stakeholders Desired Qualifications * Advanced integration experience in one or more of the following areas: + New system functionality integration + Regression testing + Problem determination and root cause analysis + Data reduction and analysis + PR verification and change validation * Experience supporting formal government acceptance testing * Familiarity with systems engineering practices including: + Requirements engineering + Requirements baseline control and management + Operational and decision analysis + System definition and architecture development * Air Traffic domain knowledge or experience supporting air traffic programs * Experience operating in fast-paced, high-accountability environments requiring independent execution Why Leidos You will play a critical role in validating and integrating software that supports national airspace operations. This position requires precision, discipline, and leadership - ensuring complex systems perform reliably in operational environments where safety and performance are paramount. If you are motivated by solving complex integration challenges and leading formal verification efforts in regulated, mission-critical systems, we encourage you to apply. ## Description Leidos is seeking a Systems Integration & Test Engineer to be based out of Gaithersburg, MDThis position will support the United Kingdom National Airspace System Replacement Product Delivery Team - UK NASR PDT. This effort delivers enhanced capabilities to replace and modernize the current operational system supporting UK air traffic services. You will join a dynamic engineering team responsible for building and sustaining real-time, high-availability, safety-critical systems that directly support national airspace operations. This is a U.S.-based position that offers a balanced hybrid schedule between 2-3 days in the office per week. What You'll Do * Design, develop, and execute comprehensive integration and test plans, procedures, and cases to verify system functionality, performance, and requirements compliance * Lead and coordinate formal test events including: + Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) + Functional Testing + System & Integration Testing + User Acceptance Testing (UAT) * Ensure traceability between requirements, verification activities, and test artifacts * Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as HP ALM, Selenium, or equivalent platforms * Track and report test execution status, producing detailed reports and artifact packages for internal stakeholders and government customers * Manage defects, change requests, and action items through resolution * Facilitate test readiness reviews, peer reviews, and customer-facing test planning sessions * Collaborate with software engineers, system engineers, and program leadership to ensure testability of requirements and alignment with project schedules * Support development and maintenance of systems engineering documentation including: + Requirements Verification Matrices (RVM) + Interface documentation + Architectural artifacts * Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in integration and verification ## Related Videos - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Proactive monitoring and smoke testing in your production environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/139-proactive-monitoring-and-smoke-testing-in-your-production-environment) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Integration And E2E Testing: Are They Complementary or Interchangeable?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/86-integration-and-e2e-testing-are-they-complementary-or-interchangeable)