Sr. Software Developer

Leidos•Gaithersburg, MD

42d•$87,100 - $157,450•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Sr. Software Development Engineer to join a dynamic team working on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) En-Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) system. ERAM is the core of the Next Generation Air Traffic Control System, serving as the foundational platform for all Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems. Developers on the ERAM team support new system capabilities and enhancements requested by the FAA, as well as system upgrades based on Tech Refresh initiatives. ERAM also facilitates increased air traffic flow as the need for additional capabilities evolves. Leidos is specifically looking for developers for the ERAM middleware layer, referred to as “FlightDeck” (FDK). Flight Deck functions and capabilities include Real-Time Programming on High Availability Systems, Multi-threaded programming, Low Level Operating Systems (Linux) customization (RPMs, Firmware, Unix Command Line), SW/HW Integration (NetApp, Hardware, Ansible Playbooks, automation scripting), Low level communication software (TCP-IP, UDP, SCTP), support of Common Services utilized by ERAM Application teams, and System Maintenance Concepts.

Requirements

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 Learn & Improve your Technical Capabilities
4-8 Years work experience in a Computer Science related position (outside academic experience)
Detailed knowledge of Linux OS and OS concepts desirable.

Nice To Haves

Work Experience in a Technical organization performing Software Engineering Tasks.
Previous Software Experience working Air Traffic Control Programs
Leadership Skills & Experience

Responsibilities

Modernizing the AT control system by improving the availability and performance of the ERAM system.
Supporting ERAM as it continues to migrate and upgrade hardware, software, OS levels, firmware, security, and CAS.
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.
Develop and Maintain FAA air traffic control software (primarily Ada95/C++) on a UNIX/Linux platform. Leverage (KSH/PERL/PYTHON) for automation capabilities.
Performing software development as needed for the ERAM system.
Coordinate Solutions with Systems Engineering.
Coordinate the development of new capabilities and upgrade to common services provided by the applications via the FlightDeck API.
Leveraging AI/ML concepts to improve SW processes and capabilities.