Leidos Inc
Description
Leidos is seeking a
Deputy Chief Engineer
who will be a lead member of a dynamic team who will be working on the Federal Aviation Administration's Terminal Flight Data Management (TFDM) program. TFDM is a system that will improve aircraft runway and terminal congestion. Nationwide congestion is increasing, and the need for efficient aircraft traffic planning is critical. 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).
This is a HYBRID role
(3 in office, 2 from home); location options: Atlantic City, NJ; Gaithersburg, MD; or Eagan, MN
Responsibilities Working both as a member of a team and independently the successful candidate will:
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
Deputy Chief Engineer - Helping to lead the programmatic schedule execution of an accelerated deployment to FAA centers.
Collaborate with customers on driving activities
Work directly with Engineering and Program Leadership, to identify functional, usability and performance deficiencies and provide recommendations for improvements
Define overall program plan; with simultaneous builds and deployments
Able to resolve complex issues across orgs
Able to understand System Level Requirements
Provide guidance to test team and ensure team goals are appropriately set to meet all program milestones
Experience working in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 9+ years of professional experience; or a Master's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 7+ years of professional experience
Ability to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer.
Experience leading and directing activities of a team
Experience in following a documented Integration and Test Development Process
Experience in the use of UNIX and Linux operating systems
Strong integration skills with hands‑on experience integrating large software complex systems
Strong communication skills to interface with internal and external customers
Desired Skills
A good academic understanding and/or exposure to system engineering practices to contribute to and/or assist with system integration, requirements engineering, operational and decision analysis, systems definition, requirements baseline control and management.
Highly organized, demonstrating the ability to work independently at times due to fast‑paced and highly productive work environment
Air Traffic Knowledge and experience working on Air Traffic programs
If 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.
Pay Range Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment‑related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment‑related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Deputy Chief Engineer
who will be a lead member of a dynamic team who will be working on the Federal Aviation Administration's Terminal Flight Data Management (TFDM) program. TFDM is a system that will improve aircraft runway and terminal congestion. Nationwide congestion is increasing, and the need for efficient aircraft traffic planning is critical. 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).
This is a HYBRID role
(3 in office, 2 from home); location options: Atlantic City, NJ; Gaithersburg, MD; or Eagan, MN
Responsibilities Working both as a member of a team and independently the successful candidate will:
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
Deputy Chief Engineer - Helping to lead the programmatic schedule execution of an accelerated deployment to FAA centers.
Collaborate with customers on driving activities
Work directly with Engineering and Program Leadership, to identify functional, usability and performance deficiencies and provide recommendations for improvements
Define overall program plan; with simultaneous builds and deployments
Able to resolve complex issues across orgs
Able to understand System Level Requirements
Provide guidance to test team and ensure team goals are appropriately set to meet all program milestones
Experience working in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 9+ years of professional experience; or a Master's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 7+ years of professional experience
Ability to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer.
Experience leading and directing activities of a team
Experience in following a documented Integration and Test Development Process
Experience in the use of UNIX and Linux operating systems
Strong integration skills with hands‑on experience integrating large software complex systems
Strong communication skills to interface with internal and external customers
Desired Skills
A good academic understanding and/or exposure to system engineering practices to contribute to and/or assist with system integration, requirements engineering, operational and decision analysis, systems definition, requirements baseline control and management.
Highly organized, demonstrating the ability to work independently at times due to fast‑paced and highly productive work environment
Air Traffic Knowledge and experience working on Air Traffic programs
If 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.
Pay Range Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment‑related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment‑related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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