Software Engineer

The National Airspace System (NAS) is constantly pushing the boundaries of capacity and safety, and modernizing our core systems is essential to meet the demands of future air travel.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our team dedicated to developing the next generation of Air Traffic Control (ATC) expansion software. In this role, you will be maintaining legacy systems and learning about future development systems using existing software practices and leveraging cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance our work environment.

Location: This position offers a hybrid schedule onsite either in Gaithersburg, MD or Egan, MN or Egg Harbor, NJ

Job Description:

About the Role: As a Software Engineer focusing on Adaptation Engineering within the Enroute Automation Modernization System (ERAM) program, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless integration and functionality of air traffic management systems. Your expertise will contribute to the modernization and enhancement of the systems that support air traffic control operations. Adaptation is the environmental database for the Enroute Air Traffic System.

The Software (adaptation) engineer will learn to:

• Read control floor layouts and develop database entries to reflect operational implementations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate adaptation solutions into the ERAM system, ensuring compatibility and performance.
• Analyze and interpret system requirements to develop adaptation strategies that meet operational needs.
• Manage system configurations and ensure that adaptation changes are accurately documented and implemented.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of adaptation solutions to ensure reliability and compliance with industry standards.
• Identify and resolve technical issues related to system adaptation, providing timely support to maintain system integrity.
• Prepare detailed documentation of adaptation processes, configurations, and changes for future reference and audits.
• Proactively seek opportunities to enhance system performance and adaptation processes through innovative solutions.

Impact:

Works independently to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results or project deliverables. Responsible for specific aspects or processes within a technical area. Collaborate within a cross-functional team (including adaptation group members, ERAM project stakeholders, architects, software developers, systems engineers, and leadership) to design, deploy, and maintain the current ERAM system as well as future ERAM enhancements.

Complexity:

Develops technical solutions that require collaboration with internal experts, deep analyses and understanding of impact on end-product/solution.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Ability to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer.
• Database data manipulation and analysis
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  Experience with ERAM or similar air traffic management systems.
  Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to air traffic control systems.
  Adaptation specialist with knowledge of Air Space data such as
  o Airspace Restrictions
  o Special Activity Airspace definitions (SAA)
  o General knowledge of Airspace definitions such as fixes, routes, airways, IFR, NDB, Fix Posting Areas (FPA) etc.
  Oracle / SQL skills for data manipulation
  Can write software tools using Python
  Software Engineering Skills
  Familiarization with JIRA

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Original Posting:
February 24, 2026

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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.