System Integration and Test Enginer

Job Overview

Leidos is seeking Systems Integration and Test Engineers to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the development of next-generation flight service and air traffic systems. This work aligns with the FAA’s broader initiative to modernize legacy flight service capabilities, replacing aging infrastructure with scalable, cloud-based platforms designed to improve safety and operational efficiency, particularly in remote and high‑dependency aviation environments.

These efforts focus on delivering mission‑critical, future‑ready solutions that provide safety‑critical flight services to the pilot community.

Please note, this position is currently unfunded and is anticipation of future work.

• Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures to verify software functionality, performance, and compliance with requirements in an Agile environment.
• Debug system level issues and provide detailed supporting data on identified issues.
• Document and track system defects and verify fixes.
• Understand System Level Requirements.
• Learn system architecture, design, functions and capabilities to support the integration and test of the new capabilities and enhancements.
• Perform system checkouts in physical and virtual test labs to ensure system is properly configured and ready for testing.
• Execute manual and automated regression test procedures after software modification, adaptation updates and lab patching.
• Work in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 2+ years of professional experience; or master’s degree with relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain an SF‑85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer.
• Experience in following a documented Integration and Test Development Process.
• 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.
• US Citizenship.

• Air Traffic Control and Flight Service Experience.
• Knowledge of AI‑assisted development workflows and tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, etc.).
• Knowledge of air traffic control systems, general aviation, and/or flight services.
• Practical knowledge of FAA/DoD systems, technical policies, standards and orders.

$69,550.00 - $

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. Detailed benefits information can be found at

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.