Lead Software Developer

Overview

Leidos is seeking a Software Engineer who will be a member of a dynamic team working on the development/maintenance of software that improves aircraft runway and terminal congestion. Nationwide congestion is increasing, and the need for efficient aircraft traffic planning is critical. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) is the surface management solution that will provide Next Gen Air Traffic Control capabilities to improve air traffic operations in the National Airspace System (NAS).

The Terminal Flight Data Management (TFDM) program is an FAA Next Gen program based on airport surface management that provides efficiency for both the airport surface and terminal airspace by providing a new and comprehensive integrated surface traffic control and management system.

• Surface Collaborative Decision making (SCDM), departure scheduler and other airport decision tools
• Electronic Flight Data (EFD)
• Enhanced Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Traffic Flow Management System (TFMS)
• Replacement or integration of multiple systems in the National Airspace System (NAS)
• TFDM will share data among controllers, aircraft operators, and airports so they can better stage arrivals and departures and manage traffic flow within terminal airspace for greater efficiency
• Stakeholders will have a shared awareness of flights on the ground and in the air, the ability to exchange data electronically, with the goal of a continuous real-time picture of traffic volume and airport resources, making flights more efficient from gate to gate

• Maintaining the FAA air traffic control display software within the object-oriented environment (primarily C++/Java) on a UNIX/Linux platform.
• Performing software development as needed for the TFDM system
• Providing support needed for system engineering
• Developing the design for the user interface framework including client and server-side components
• Working in an Agile Scrum environment
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work mostly independently with minimum direction

• Experience in object-oriented design and development
• Experience in following a documented Software Development Process
• Experience using version control tools such as Git, Subversion or CVS
• Experience in use of the UNIX and Linux operating systems
• Desire for experience in Ansible, shell script, Python
• Development experience in other computer languages (Java, Perl, etc.)
• Familiarization with the Atlassian Tool Suite and JIRA

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Typically requires BS degree or equivalent experience and 4-6 years prior relevant experience.

• Linux experience
• Ansible experience or ability to pick it up quickly
• OS/hardware/firmware/network switch level infrastructure experience
• Development experience in other computer languages (Java, Perl, etc.)
• Familiarization with the Atlassian Tool Suite and JIRA
• Experience in Ansible, shell script, Python
• FAA air traffic domain knowledge

For U.S. Positions:
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: $87,100.00 - $. 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 responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and other factors.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit

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