nSystems Integration Test Engineer

u2022 Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 6+ years of professional experience; or 4+ years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree\n \u2022 Candidate must be able to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer\n \u2022 Strong Experience with UNIX/Linux operating, troubleshoot connection /network configurations skills\n \u2022 Expertise in scripting (Python, shell scripting, Bash) for data processing, issue analysis, and system integration\n \u2022 Experience or exposure to AI/ML-enabled systems (Claude-Code), automation, or intelligent platforms\n \u2022 Strong desire to grow and learn new technologies\n \u2022 Experience in following a documented Integration and Test Development Process\n \u2022 Strong integration skills with hands-on experience integrating large software complex systems\n \u2022 Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interface with internal and external customers\n \u2022 Willing to collaborate with FAA customer on sites to build system knowledge\n, u2022 The successful candidate will possess advanced integration skills and the ability to work independently in the following categories of integration:\n, u2022 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.\n \u2022 Familiar with Agile Methodologies, preferably SCRUM or Kanban. \n \u2022 FAA Air Traffic Domain Knowledge\n \u2022 Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate formal test events\n \u2022 Knowledge of interfacing systems in the NAS such as FDIO, STARS, TBFM, ASDE-X\n

n Leidos is seeking a \nSystems 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).\n \n 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.\n \n \nSystems Integration Test Engineer responsibilities:\n \n Working both as a member of a team and independently, the successful candidate will:\n \u2022 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\n \u2022 Execute procedures that verify the system is properly configured and operating in the NAS\n \u2022 Coordinate activities, communication, and planning efforts with FAA and Leidos personnel\n \u2022 Debug system level issues and provide detailed supporting data on identified issues\n \u2022 Able to understand System Level Requirements and perform system interface checkouts\n \u2022 Work with team lead to provide guidance to fellow test team members and ensure team goals are appropriately set to meet all program milestones\n \u2022 Execute commands for remote support staff (ILE/Networking) and provide feedback to solve problems remotely\n \u2022 Analyze identified issues in conjunction with System Engineering and Software in regard to developing solutions\n \u2022 Develop innovative and automated solutions that streamline repetitive tasks and significantly improve operational efficiency.\n \u2022 Learn system architecture, design, functions and capabilities to support the integration and test of the new capabilities and enhancements\n \u2022 Collaborate with the TFDM system engineering team to develop test approaches for new and modified requirements\n \u2022 Execute commands for remote support staff (ILE/Networking) and provide feedback to solve problems remotely\n \u2022 Ability to conduct Testing at Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCT) in operational site conditions with the FAA customer when required\n \u2022 Perform formal test execution with the customer and quality assurance organizations\n \u2022 Coordinate activities, communication, and planning efforts with FAA and Leidos personnel\n \u2022 Able to understand XML data and ability to troubleshoot connection issues with network configurations, IP addresses, JMS queue configurations, etc.\n \u2022 Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate testing, automation of scripts, and test creation\n \u2022 Integrate services with databases, messaging systems, and external APIs\n \u2022 Demonstrate test execution to the FAA on a run for record to achieve customer acceptance of the content per release\n \u2022 Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.\n \u2022 Be able to support travel (25% of time)\n \n