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Senior System Integration and Test Engineer

Today Ashburn, VA

Description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Integration and Test Engineer to support the Alaska Automation Capability (AAC) and Future Flight Services Program (FFSP) contracts with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This role serves as a core member of our test team and is responsible for integrating and testing software that provides flight planning and other services to the pilot community.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the FFSP system engineering team to develop functional test approach for new and modified requirements

• Able to understand System Level Requirements and perform system interface checkouts

• 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

• Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures to verify software functionality, performance, and compliance with requirements

• Debug system level issues and provide detailed supporting data on identified issues

• Document and track system defects and verify fixes

• 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 manual and automated test procedures that verify the system is properly configured

• Coordinate activities, communication, and planning efforts with FAA and Leidos personnel

• Perform formal test execution with the customer and Quality Assurance organizations present

• 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

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 9+ years of professional experience; or a master's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 7+ years of professional experience.
  • Ability to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer.
  • Experience in following a documented Integration and Test Development Process
  • Experience in the use of UNIX and Linux operating systems
  • Strong integration skills with hands-on experience integrating large software complex systems
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to interface with internal and external customers

Desired Skills:

  • Air Traffic Control and Flight Service Experience
  • Transportation Solutions engineering process experience
  • Experience testing with the FAA
  • Experience working in an Agile environment.

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Original Posting:

December 12, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Client-provided location(s): Ashburn, VA
Job ID: Leidos-R-00172158
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-12-13T18:45:53

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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