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About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
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426 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$92,300–$166,850
across 344 roles with salary data.
The Senior Software Engineering Manager will lead a dynamic team supporting the Federal Aviation Administration’s En Route Automation Modernization program. This role involves managing the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, unit testing, and integration support for the core air traffic control system. The manager will oversee workload planning, cost estimating, and risk management while driving productivity improvements and AI adoption. Key responsibilities include tracking software status, generating test reports, and conducting performance reviews for department personnel. The position requires proficiency in Java, C, and C++ alongside expertise in requirements engineering, system architecture analysis, and source control management. The work focuses on processing radar surveillance and flight data to support NextGen modernization initiatives like ADS-B and System Wide Information Management within the National Airspace System.
What does a Software Engineering Manager earn?
Median $214394 from 123 postings across 39 companies.
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