Systems Integration & Test EngineerLeidos 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: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 presentExecute procedures that verify the system is properly configured and operating in the NASCoordinate activities, communication, and planning efforts with FAA and Leidos personnelDebug system level issues and provide detailed supporting data on identified issuesAble to understand System Level Requirements and perform system interface checkoutsWork with team lead to provide guidance to fellow test team members and ensure team goals are appropriately set to meet all program milestonesExecute commands for remote support staff (ILE/Networking) and provide feedback to solve problems remotelyAnalyze identified issues in conjunction with System Engineering and Software in regard to developing solutionsDevelop innovative and automated solutions that streamline repetitive tasks and significantly improve operational efficiency.Learn system architecture, design, functions and capabilities to support the integration and test of the new capabilities and enhancementsCollaborate with the TFDM system engineering team to develop test approaches for new and modified requirementsExecute commands for remote support staff (ILE/Networking) and provide feedback to solve problems remotelyAbility to conduct Testing at Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCT) in operational site conditions with the FAA customer when requiredPerform formal test execution with the customer and quality assurance organizationsCoordinate activities, communication, and planning efforts with FAA and Leidos personnelAble 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 creationIntegrate services with databases, messaging systems, and external APIsDemonstrate test execution to the FAA on a run for record to achieve customer acceptance of the content per releaseApplicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Be able to support travel (25% of time)Qualifications:• 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• 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• Strong desire to grow and learn new technologies• 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 knowledgeDesired Skills:• The successful candidate will possess advanced integration skills and the ability to work independently in the following categories of integration:New system functionality integrationExternal Interface integration checkouts during risk reduction activitiesRegression testingAnalyzing identified issues and help determine a solutionProblem 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.• FAA Air Traffic Domain Knowledge• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate formal test events• Knowledge of interfacing systems in the NAS such as FDIO, STARS, TBFM, ASDE-X ATMCIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers.
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