System Integration and Test Enginer

Leidos Holdings Inc

Ashburn, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$69,550–$125,725 Per Year
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Air Traffic Control (ATC), Architectural Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Aviation Industry, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, FAA Clearance, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Flight Planning, Functional Testing, Government, Identify Issues, Integration Testing, Legal, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Quality Assurance Methodology, Regression Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Software Development, Software Patches, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Lab, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Ashburn, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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 FAAs 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.

As a member of a Scaled Agile software development organization, you will contribute to the technical execution of a program that integrates proven, globally deployed technologies with modern cloud-native capabilities. You will work alongside cross-functional teams and technical leaders to deliver predictable outcomes in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.

In this position, you will be responsible for integrating and testing software that provides flight planning and other services to the pilot community. This position supports government programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust investigation.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • 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
  • Able to 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 procedure after software modification, adaptation updates and lab patching
  • Work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 2+ years of professional experience; or masters 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

Desired Skills:

  • Air Traffic Control and Flight Service Experience
  • Knowledge of AI-assisted development workflows and tools (i.e. 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

If 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. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

May 12, 2026

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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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.

About the Company

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Leidos Holdings Inc

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions. We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2013
WEBSITE
https://jobs.saic.com/