Software Development Engineer

Description Leidos is seeking a Software Development Engineer who will be a member of a dynamic team working on the Federal Aviation Administration's En-Route Automation Modernization ERAM) system, which is the heart of the Next Generation Air Traffic Control System. ERAM is vital to air navigation, providing the backbone foundational platform for all ATC Systems.

Developers on ERAM support new system capabilities/enhancements requested by the FAA and system upgrades based on Tech Refresh initiatives. ERAM also enables increased air traffic flow as the need for additional capabilities evolve. Leidos is looking for developers for the ERAM middleware layer which we refer to as "FlightDeck".Flight Deck (FDK) functions, capabilities include:

• Real-Time Programming on High Availability Systems
• Multi-threaded programming
• Applications level programming
• Simulation programing to support ERAM System Level Testing
• Low Level Operating Systems (Linux) - Customization, RPMs, Firmware, Unix Command Line
• SW/HW Integration, NetApp, Hardware, Ansible Playbooks, automation (scripting languages)
• Low level communication software (TCP-IP, UDP, SCTP)
• Support of Common Services utilized by ERAM Application teams
• System Maintenance ConceptsERAM has recently been approved for AI.

Teams are encouraged to utilize AI capabilities to enhance all phases of SW development (Design, Code, and Test).Primary ResponsibilitiesModernizing the AT control system by improving the availability and performance of the ERAM system.

Supporting ERAM as it continues to migrate upgrade hardware, software, OS levels, firmware, security, and CAS. Detailed knowledge of Linux OS and OS concepts desirable.

Optimizing the experience for the flying public, Air Traffic Control, and the airline industry by improving the collaboration and decision-making capabilities of flight controllersDeveloping and maintaining the FAA air traffic control software (primarily Ada95/C++) on a UNIX/Linux platform. T are a number of support/maintenance functions that utilize PERL/PYTHON.Performing software development as needed for the ERAM systemCoordinate Solutions with Systems EngineeringCoordinate the development of new capabilities and upgrade to common services provided the applications via the FlightDeck API.Leveraging AI/ML concepts to improve SW processes and capabilities

Basic Qualifications:

Computer Science or Computer Engineering Degree with 0-1 year of experienceDemonstrated Software Development Skills/CapabilitiesExcellent Verbal and Communication SkillsFlexibility in working across multiple SW languagesDemonstrated ability to debug and solve problemsA Strong Desire to Learn & Improve your Technical CapabilitiesThe ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Must be a U.S.

CitizenPreferred Qualifications:

Hands-On Work Experience performing Software Engineering Tasks (non-academic internships)Track Record for completing complex SW development assignments.

Leadership Skills & ExperienceIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

July 8, 2026For U.S.

Positions:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.