Deputy Chief Engineer (FAA TFDM)
About The Position
Leidos is seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer who will be a lead member of a dynamic team who will be working on the Federal Aviation Administration's Terminal Flight Data Management (TFDM) program. TFDM is a system that will improve aircraft runway and terminal congestion. Nationwide congestion is increasing, and the need for efficient aircraft traffic planning is critical. TFDM is the surface management solution that will provide NextGen Air Traffic Control capabilities to improve air traffic operations in the National Airspace System (NAS). This is a HYBRID role (3 in office, 2 from home); location options: Atlantic City, NJ; Gaithersburg, MD; or Eagan, MN
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 9+ years of professional experience; or a Master's degrees from an accredited college in a related discipline with 7+ years of professional experience
- Ability to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer.
- Experience leading and directing activities of a team
- Experience in following a documented Integration and Test Development Process
- Experience in the use of UNIX and Linux operating systems
- Strong integration skills with hands-on experience integrating large software complex systems
- Strong communication skills to interface with internal and external customers
Nice To Haves
- A good academic understanding and/or exposure to system engineering practices to contribute to and/or assist with system integration, requirements engineering, operational and decision analysis, systems definition, requirements baseline control and management.
- Highly organized, demonstrating the ability to work independently at times due to fast-paced and highly productive work environment
- Air Traffic Knowledge and experience working on Air Traffic programs
Responsibilities
- Optimizing the experience for the flying public, Air Traffic Control, and the airline industry by improving the collaboration and decision-making capabilities of flight controllers
- Deputy Chief Engineer - Helping to lead the programmatic schedule execution of an accelerated deployment to FAA centers.
- Collaborate with customers on driving activities
- Work directly with Engineering and Program Leadership, to identify functional, usability and performance deficiencies and provide recommendations for improvements
- Define overall program plan; with simultaneous builds and deployments
- Able to resolve complex issues across orgs
- Able to understand System Level Requirements
- Provide guidance to test team and ensure team goals are appropriately set to meet all program milestones
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
