Software Engineering Manager

Company: Leidos
Location: Gaithersburg
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Leidos is seeking a Software Engineering Manager who will lead 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). Location: Gaithersburg, MD; Pomona, NJ; Eagan, MN Responsibilities: Lead team to design, develop, and execute Software of Air Traffic Control System. Lead productivity improvements Track and report Software status, generating detailed test reports and artifact packages for stakeholders and clients. Manage and track schedules, risks, opportunities, defects, change requests, and action items. Facilitate planning meetings, peer reviews, and customer-facing sessions to align with Software objectives and schedules. Collaborate with developers, system engineers, and schedulers to ensure testability of requirements and alignment with project timelines. Support the development and updating of systems engineering documentation, such as requirements verification matrices and architectural design documents. 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 a diverse Software team; directing activities of a team Experience with workload, staffing and personnel management Experience integrating large software complex systems Strong communication skills to interface with internal and external customers Experience driving team to critical milestones Desired Skills: The successful candidate will possess advanced leadership skills and the ability to work independently in the following categories of leadership: New system functionality integration Problem Determination Software coding experience in Java/C++ 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. Original Posting: March 23, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 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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