Leidos is seeking an Software Development Engineer who will be a member of a dynamic team working on the Federal Aviation Administration's En-Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) technology, which is the heart of the Next Generation Air Transportation System and the pulse of the National Airspace System helping to advance our transition from a ground-based system of air traffic control to a satellite-based system of air traffic management. ERAM is vital to the future of air navigation, providing the foundational platform required for FAA to enable NextGen solutions, via modernization programs such as System Wide Information Management, Data Communications, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance- Broadcast.
ERAM will provide benefits for users and the flying public by increasing air traffic flow Flight Deck (FDK) functions include:
Real-Time Programming on High Availability Systems
Multi-threaded programming
Low Level Operating Systems Customization (RedHat, LINUX)
Low level communication software (TCP-IP, UDP, SCTP)
Support of Common Services utilized by ERAM Application teams
System Maintenance Concepts
Primary Responsibilities
Modernizing the AT control system by improving the availability and performance of the ERAM system.
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
Developing and maintaining the FAA air traffic control software (primarily Ada95/C++) on a UNIX/Linux platform. There are a number of support/maintenance functions that utilize PERL/PYTHON.
Performing software development as needed for the ERAM system
Coordinate Solutions with Systems Engineering
Basic Qualifications
Computer Science or Computer Engineering Degree
Demonstrated Software Development Skills/Capabilities
Excellent Verbal and Communication Skills
Demonstrated ability to debug and solve problems
A Strong Desire to Learn
Preferred Qualifications
2 to 4 years of work experience in a Technical organization performing Software Engineering Tasks.
Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Leadership Skills & Experience
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Original Posting:
July 13, 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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00
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.
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