Senior Systems Integration Engineer
$107,900–$195,050 year
HybridGaithersburg, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Execute system integration, verification, and validation activities to ensure the Terminal Flight Data Manager operates safely within the National Airspace System. Support formal customer demonstrations, verification events, and acceptance testing with FAA stakeholders while implementing automated testing frameworks using AI/ML solutions. Collaborate with software and systems engineering teams to troubleshoot complex interface issues, including XML messaging and network connectivity, and develop scripts that streamline repetitive tasks. Provide technical leadership during remote deployments at Air Traffic Control Towers and coordinate integration activities with cross-functional Leidos engineering teams. This role requires a hybrid schedule of three days in the Gaithersburg, MD office, up to 25% travel to FAA airport locations, and eligibility for a government security investigation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience, or 8+ years with a related Master's degree
- May possess a Doctorate in technical domain
- Equivalent experience may be considered
- Ability to obtain an FAA SF-85P Public Trust
- Experience in integrating and testing large-scale, distributed software systems
- Strong Linux/UNIX administration and troubleshooting experience
- Experience with Python, Bash, or Shell scripting for automation and data analysis
- Experience troubleshooting network configurations, connectivity, and distributed system interfaces
- Experience working with XML messaging, APIs, databases, or messaging middleware
- Experience developing test automation solutions that improve engineering efficiency
- Knowledge of AI concepts and technologies
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, program leadership, and FAA customers
- Willingness to travel up to 50% to support customer deployments and operational testing
Desired Qualifications
- Exposure to AI-assisted engineering tools (such as Claude Code or similar technologies) is highly desirable
- Experience integrating mission-critical or highly available systems
- FAA or Air Traffic Management domain experience
- Knowledge of National Airspace System (NAS) interfaces including FDIO, STARS, TBFM, and ASDE-X
- Experience leading formal integration, verification, or customer acceptance events
- Familiarity of Agile development methodologies including Scrum or Kanban
- Understanding systems engineering processes including requirements management, interface definition, and verification
- Understanding of automated testing frameworks, CI/CD pipeline integration, and DevSecOps practices
- Experience working with distributed systems, enterprise messaging, and service-oriented architectures
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