Software Development Intern

Leidos•Gaithersburg, MD

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Software Development Intern who will be a member of a dynamic team working on the Federal Aviation Administration’s Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program, which improves aircraft runway and terminal congestion. 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 Manager (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. 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. 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.

Requirements

Experience in following a documented Software Development Process
Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's in Computer Science or Computer Engineering Degree from an accredited university/college.
Evolving Software Development Skills/Capabilities
Excellent Verbal and Communication Skills
The ability obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance
Strong interest in debugging and problem solving
A Strong Desire to Learn
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

Experience in shell scripting and Python
Experience with Ansible
Work Experience in a Technical organization performing Software Engineering Tasks.
Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Leadership Skills & Experience

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