Systems Integration & Test Intern

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500™ company aimed at embracing and solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Through science and technology, Leidos makes the world safer, healthier and more efficient.

Our Civil Group offers an array of exciting career opportunities for the best IT, energy, logistics and engineering professionals.

Our Transportation Solutions Operation delivers cutting-edge research in some of the most exciting technological fields and advances state-of-the-practice solutions in transportation safety.  A new era of mobility requires specialized expertise to address paradigm shifts in how we travel and move goods.

We support our customers with:  

• Connected and Automated Vehicles
• Aircraft Traffic Planning and Operations
• Human Factors Research
• Analysis, Modeling and Simulation
• Transportation Safety and Operations, and Asset Management
• e-Construction and Accelerated Construction
• Freight Efficiency
• Research Facility Management

Seeking a Systems Integration & Test Intern with a Computer Science or Engineering Degree preferred. 

Work is in support of a dynamic team supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s EnRoute Automation Modernization (ERAM) technology which is the heart of the Next Generation (NextGen) Air Transportation System and the pulse of the National Airspace System to help advance our transition from a ground based system of air traffic control (ATC) to a satellite based system of air traffic management. 

ERAM is vital to the future of air navigation providing the foundational platform required for the FAA to enable NextGen solutions via modernization programs such as System Wide Information Management, Data Communications, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast. 

ERAM will provide benefits for users and the flying public by increasing air traffic flow. 

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include working both as a member of a team and independently to optimize the experience for the flying public, ATC, and the airline industry by improving the collaboration and decision making capabilities of flight controllers. 

Linux OS and Microsoft OS concepts desirable. 

Be able to work in a group or independently to ensure team goals are met. 

Conduct Problem Report Verification (PRV) integration testing to ensure all FAA customer requirements are met. 

Problem determination and excellent customer interface are required. 

Position will require interface with the software development and system engineering departments along with FAA customers. 

Responsibilities will include understanding requirements and developing/executing PRV test approaches and procedures. 

Basic Qualifications

High School education or equivalent and 1+ years of related experience. 

Candidates must be enrolled in a degree program in a relevant disciple.

US Citizenship Requirements

Candidate must be able to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer.

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We value and support the well-being and mobility of our employees with competitive benefit packages, complementary e-learning training, work-life flexibility, an exciting External Referral Program, and a diverse, inclusive and ethical work place. In fact, in 2020, Leidos was ranked as one of the “World's Most Ethical Companies” by the Ethisphere Institute for the third consecutive year.

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500^® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company’s 38,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment to Diversity

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.