Systems And Software Engineering Manager – Air Traffic Systems

Leidos

Gaithersburg, MD, US
Base: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00; bonus/equity: not...
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Systems and software engineering leadership
Large-scale system integration
Faa program alignment
** Leidos is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for their Air Traffic Systems team to lead the development and integration of systems for the FAA's Time Based Flow Management program. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing engineering teams and complex software systems, as well as strong communication skills to interface with stakeholders. **

Job Summary

  • Lead a mission-critical national system impacting air traffic efficiency across the U.S.
  • Own both people leadership and technical delivery on a high-visibility FAA program.
  • Work at the intersection of software, systems engineering, and real-world operational impact.

Matching Summary

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** Leidos is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for their Air Traffic Systems team to lead the development and integration of systems for the FAA's Time Based Flow Management program. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing engineering teams and complex software systems, as well as strong communication skills to interface with stakeholders. **

Salary

Base: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • systems and software engineering leadership
  • large-scale system integration
  • FAA program alignment
  • schedule and risk management
  • team performance management
  • technical oversight and architecture reviews

Nice-to-have

  • experience with distributed or hybrid teams
  • background in Air Traffic Management
  • requirements engineering and verification
  • process improvements in development workflows
  • modern engineering practices in regulated environments
  • technical experience in Java or C++

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years experience or Master’s with 6+ years
  • Experience leading engineering teams delivering complex software-intensive systems
  • Experience managing schedule, scope, risks, and cost
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and FAA approval
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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