Lead Software Developer

Leidos•Gaithersburg, MD

About The Position

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 NextGen Air Traffic Control capabilities to improve air traffic operations in the National Airspace System (NAS). The Terminal Flight Data Management (TFDM) program is a Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) NextGen 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. TFDM functions include: - 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. Responsibilities: - Working both as a member of a team and independently the successful candidate will be: - 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 Qualifications: - 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 Desired Skills: - Experience in Ansible, shell script, Python - Development experience in other computer languages (Java, Perl, etc.) - Familiarization with the Atlassian Tool Suite and JIRA Qualifications - External EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Typically requires BS degree or equivalent experience and 4-6 years prior relevant experience. Desired Skills: - 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 If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: November 25, 2025 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, 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: Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 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 (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenue of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. 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. Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [email protected]. Commitment and 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in Ansible, shell script, Python
Development experience in other computer languages (Java, Perl, etc.)
Familiarization with the Atlassian Tool Suite and JIRA
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

Responsibilities

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