Leidos

Lead System Integration and Test Engineer

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23 hours ago
Gaithersburg, MD, USA or Ashburn, VA, USAMid Level / Senior
H1B sponsor

Base Salary

$87k - $157k/yr

Responsibilities

  • 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 for identified problems.
  • Document and track system defects and verify fixes.
  • Understand system-level requirements and learn system architecture, design, functions, and capabilities to support integration and testing.
  • Perform system checkouts in physical and virtual test labs to confirm systems are configured for testing.
  • Execute manual and automated regression tests after software modifications, adaptation updates, and lab patching.
  • Build and maintain automated test suites and integration and test solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile software development organization.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education with 4–8 years of professional experience, or a related master’s degree with 2–6 years of professional experience.
  • Experience with Agile methodology, principles, and tools.
  • Experience developing and executing automated system integration and test solutions.
  • Experience following a documented Integration and Test Development Process.
  • Hands-on experience integrating large, complex software systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with internal and external customers.
  • Ability to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer and maintain a favorable Public Trust investigation.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Desired qualifications include air traffic control or flight service experience, knowledge of air traffic systems and general aviation, familiarity with FAA/DoD policies and standards, and knowledge of AI-assisted development workflows and tools such as Claude Code and Codex.

Benefits

  • Balanced hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
  • The role supports a safety-critical government program in a regulated aviation environment.
  • Annual pay range of $87,100.00–$157,450.00 is stated in the posting.

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About Leidos

10,000+ employees

Leidos builds and operates technology and engineering solutions for defense, intelligence, civil, and health agencies, including systems integration, cyber, enterprise IT, sensors, and healthcare IT. It primarily sells through government contracts and long-term programs, plus managed services and mission software. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos is a Fortune 500 public company on the NYSE; customers include U.S. defense and intelligence agencies and civil bodies such as the FAA.

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