Software Engineer (Junior to Mid Level)

Leidos•Eagan, MN

1d•$69,550 - $125,725•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a junior to mid level Software Developer 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. Location: This position can either be at the Eagan, MN office. This position is a hybrid position, where 3 days a week are in the office and 2 days a week can be worked from home office. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree in computer science or related field.
Experience in object-oriented design and development in C++ and Java
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
The ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance
The ability to obtain and maintain FAA Suitability

Nice To Haves

Experience developing graphical user interfaces using Qt
Experience in Ansible, shell script, Python
Development experience in other computer languages (C, Ada, Perl, etc.)
Familiarization with the Atlassian Tool Suite and JIRA
FAA air traffic domain knowledge
Willingness to travel to customer sites

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