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Leidos

Software Development Engineer

Leidos, Gaithersburg, Maryland, us, 20883

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Leidos Civil Transportation Solutions is seeking a

Software Development Engineer

who will be part of a dynamic team working on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), ERAM Adaptation Data Processing (EADP) Application which is part of En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) program. ERAM is a major FAA system used in the US for air traffic control in en route (high-altitude) airspace providing advanced capabilities for tracking aircraft, processing flight plans, controller tools like conflict alerts and weather integration, and handling high volumes of aircraft simultaneously and efficiently. ERAM EADP provides management of adaptation data integrating published flight data such as fixes, airports, airways, departure procedures, and standard terminal arrival procedures with locally managed data entered by the user and computed data such as facility boundaries, buffered boundaries and other data derived via various algorithms.

The functions under EADP include:

Relational Database and Adaptation Data Processing Programming

Data modeling and implementation of complex data models to support air traffic control in various environments and geographical areas

Ada/C Interface Programming

System Maintenance Concepts

Front end user interface design and backend data processing architecture and design

Software Development Responsibilities Include:

Detailed knowledge of Linux OS and OS concepts desirable.

Developing and maintaining the FAA air traffic control software (primarily Ada95/C++) on a UNIX/Linux platform.

Developing Oracle/Relational Database applications including Oracle Forms, PL/SQL, and Pro*C

Developing Ada/C Interfaces

Coordinate the development of new capabilities and upgrade to adaptation processing and XML schemas for adaptation XML provided to applications via APIs.

Coordinate Solutions with Systems Engineering

CAS Integration Concepts ERAM Tools Development

Provide teaching / mentoring to junior levels

Collaborate with team members across multiple areas

Provide leadership and guidance to support functions

Other software development related duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications.

Prior experience and proficiency in Linux/UNIX.

Proficient programming skills in at least 3 of the following: Oracle, SQL and/or Sql Plus, Relational DB, Ada, C, Pro C, XML/XSD.

US Citizenship required.

Candidate must be able to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer.

Prior ERAM EADP development experience/knowledge.

Demonstrated software development skills/capabilities.

Demonstrated ability to debug and solve problems.

A strong desire to learn.

Work experience in a technical organization performing software engineering tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

Data Modeling/Windchill experience.

Prior experience leading teams/projects.

Excellent verbal and communication skills.

Skilled at working in formal, dynamic and geographically dispersed work environments.

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."

Original Posting:

August 11, 2025

For 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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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REQNUMBER: R-00164306-OTHLOC-PL-2D1012

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.