Systems and Software Engineering Manager – Air Traffic Systems

Leidos • Egg Harbor Township, NJ

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a systems and software team supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Time Based Flow Management (TBFM) program. TBFM is a critical decision-support system that enables efficient aircraft sequencing by shifting from distance-based spacing to time-based metering. This capability reduces airborne holding, increases airspace capacity, and enables more fuel-efficient continuous descent approaches. As air traffic demand continues to grow nationwide, this system plays a key role in modernizing air traffic operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience (or Master’s with 6+) in software, systems, or related engineering fields
• Experience leading engineering teams delivering complex software-intensive systems
• Experience managing schedule, scope, risks, and cost (CAM or similar responsibilities)
• Experience with large-scale system integration involving software and systems components
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with technical teams and external customers (FAA or similar stakeholders)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and approval from the FAA
• U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing distributed or hybrid teams
• Background in Air Traffic Management, aviation systems, or FAA programs
• Experience with requirements engineering, verification/validation, and system integration practices
• Prior technical experience in Java or C++ environments (ability to engage in architectural discussions and technical decision-making)
• Experience introducing process improvements across development and integration workflows
• Familiarity with modern engineering practices (e.g., automated testing, CI/CD, or DevSecOps) in regulated environments

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software and systems engineers responsible for the design, development, integration, and verification of Air Traffic Control systems
• Own delivery execution, including schedule, risks, defects, and technical milestones, ensuring alignment with FAA program objectives
• Drive end-to-end systems integration, ensuring requirements are testable, traceable, and aligned across software and system components
• Partner with technical leads to conduct architecture and design reviews (this is a leadership role with technical oversight, not day-to-day coding)
• Improve engineering execution by identifying and removing bottlenecks across development, integration, and test workflows
• Manage staffing, workload planning, and team performance, including leading geographically distributed teams
• Interface directly with FAA stakeholders and internal leadership, providing clear status, risks, and technical recommendations
• Oversee development of key engineering artifacts such as requirements verification matrices, integration plans, and test reports

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees