Lead Systems Integration – Test Engineer

Leidos

. Serve as technical lead for systems and software integration supporting Development Test and Formal Test execution on the SkyLine-X KN-2 program .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $87,100 - $157,450 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in test framework development and system-level verification for complex, safety-critical systems, with strong capabilities in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. Proficient in managing virtual environments and conducting root cause analysis while effectively communicating with stakeholders.

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Test AutomationAutomated Test FrameworksCI/CD PipelinesSystems EngineeringTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Test Framework DevelopmentSystem-Level VerificationScripting LanguagesRoot Cause AnalysisDefect ResolutionIntegration TestingTest Case DevelopmentSafety-Critical Systems TestingAgile MethodologiesRequirement Decomposition

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

SquishSeleniumPyTestRobot FrameworkDockerPodmanLinuxUnixAtlassian Tool SuiteJIRA

Industry Keywords

Safety-Critical SystemsIntegration TestingVerification and ValidationMicroservices ArchitecturesRESTful API TestingChaos TestingNextGen Air Traffic ControlVCRMTRR DocumentationSimulation Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerLinuxMicroservicesSeleniumUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as technical lead for systems and software integration supporting Development Test and Formal Test execution on the SkyLine-X KN-2 program
Lead design, development, and maintenance of test frameworks for verification and validation of complex, safety-critical systems
Integrate complex systems and software with minimal oversight and debug system-level issues
Develop and maintain test approaches, procedures, test cases, and data sets from system-level requirements
Conduct root cause analysis and defect resolution with software and systems engineering teams
Execute integration testing of distributed, safety-critical systems using containerized or virtualized environments
Manage virtual machines and development containers
Develop and maintain test artifacts and documentation, including VRTM, traceability matrices, and test reports
Interface with software, systems engineering, and integration/logistics teams during installation and integration efforts
Generate briefings and report status to internal and customer stakeholders
Support test readiness reviews and system qualification events
Participate in Agile activities including daily stand-ups, Sprint Planning, and Release Planning
Work overtime, off hours, or weekends when necessary and support travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 8+ years of professional experience
Working knowledge of test automation, automated test frameworks, and scripts such as Squish, Selenium, PyTest, and Robot Framework
Familiarity with integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for regression coverage
Demonstrated experience in testing, test framework development, and system-level verification of complex or safety-critical systems
Systems Engineering experience gathering user requirements and converting them into system requirements
Proficiency with scripting languages
Experience with Linux or Unix-based environments, Docker, Podman, and CI/CD pipelines
Technical leadership experience coordinating across Software, Hardware, and Systems Engineering
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including direct customer engagement
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Some familiarity with AI-assisted testing approaches and Claude Code is a plus, but not required
Familiarity with requirement decomposition, Atlassian Tool Suite, JIRA, MBSE, system integration V&V processes, microservices architectures, message brokers, RESTful API testing, Chaos Testing, Selenium, Sikuli, Squish, simulation or test-harness frameworks, NextGen Air Traffic Control modernization programs, VCRM, and TRR documentation