Software Development Intern

Leidos•Gaithersburg, MD

About The Position

Leidos is seeking Software Development Intern(s) who will be a member of a dynamic team working on the Federal Aviation Administration’s En-Route Automation Modernization ERAM) technology, which is the heart of the Air Transportation System and the pulse of the National Airspace System. ERAM is high availability, high performance system that supports availability at 99.999% across the US Continental Airspace. ERAM provides benefits for the FAA and the flying public by increased air traffic flow and maintenance concepts that enable it to run continuously 24 x 7 x 365. We are seeking an Intern candidate for our infrastructure team, Flight Deck (FDK). FDK Software scope includes: Real-Time Programming on High Availability Systems Multi-threaded programming Low Level Operating Systems Customization (RedHat) Low level communication software (TCP-IP, UDP, SCTP) Support of Common Services utilized by ERAM Application teams System Management Concepts CAS Integration System Maintenance Concepts Primary Responsibilities: Modernizing the AT control system by improving the availability and performance of the ERAM system. Supporting ERAM as it continues to upgrade hardware, software, OS levels, firmware, security, and CAS. Detailed knowledge of Linux OS and OS concepts desirable. Developing and maintaining the FAA air traffic control software on a UNIX/Linux platform. Performing hands on lab testing on the target HW during software development. Consult with SW Leadership and Systems Engineering on solutioning. Development of Productivity Aids and Automation Tools. Heavy focus on learning and ability to ask quality questions that add value.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering Degree
Demonstrated Software Development Skills/Capabilities
Excellent Verbal and Communication Skills
Flexibility in working across multiple SW languages
Demonstrated ability to debug and solve problems
A Strong Desire to Engage, Learn & Improve your Technical Capabilities
US Citizenship
The ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Nice To Haves

Work Experience in a Technical organization performing Software Engineering Tasks.
Flexibility in utilizing different SW languages (Python, Perl, Kornshell, Ada, C, C++, others as needed)
Familiarity with using the Unix Command line and editors
Understanding of Operating System & Network Concepts.
Leadership Skills & Experience
Presentation Skills.
Track record of working successfully on group projects.

Responsibilities

Modernizing the AT control system by improving the availability and performance of the ERAM system.
Supporting ERAM as it continues to upgrade hardware, software, OS levels, firmware, security, and CAS.
Developing and maintaining the FAA air traffic control software on a UNIX/Linux platform.
Performing hands on lab testing on the target HW during software development.
Consult with SW Leadership and Systems Engineering on solutioning.
Development of Productivity Aids and Automation Tools.
Heavy focus on learning and ability to ask quality questions that add value.