Software Development Engineer

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 13 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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The Software Development Engineer joins a dynamic team to modernize the Federal Aviation Administration’s En-Route Automation Modernization system, which serves as the foundational platform for air navigation and traffic control. Working within the FlightDeck middleware layer, the engineer will develop and maintain critical air traffic control software while supporting hardware, software, and firmware upgrades. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating solutions with systems engineering, developing new capabilities via APIs, and utilizing AI/ML concepts to enhance development phases. The role requires proficiency in Ada95, C++, Perl, and Python on UNIX/Linux platforms. Technical requirements include experience with multi-threaded programming, real-time systems, NetApp, Ansible Playbooks, and low-level communication protocols like TCP-IP, UDP, and SCTP. This position addresses the technical challenge of improving system availability and performance to enhance collaboration and decision-making capabilities for flight controllers and the aviation industry.

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Skills

Ada95 C++ Python Perl Linux Unix TCP-IP UDP SCTP Ansible NetApp Firmware Multi-threaded Programming AI ML Automation Scripting

What you'll do

Develop and maintain air traffic control software using Ada95 and C++ on UNIX/Linux platforms.
Perform multi-threaded programming and real-time development on high-availability systems.
Manage low-level communication protocols including TCP-IP, UDP, and SCTP.
Execute system maintenance tasks involving Linux customization, firmware updates, and Ansible automation scripts.
Integrate hardware and software components using NetApp technologies and automated scripting.
Develop and maintain support functions and common services using Perl and Python.
Implement AI/ML capabilities to enhance software design, coding, and testing processes.
Coordinate the development of new features and upgrades for the FlightDeck API.

What we're looking for

Must have a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Demonstrated software development skills and capabilities.
Excellent verbal and communication skills.
Flexibility in working across multiple software languages.
Demonstrated ability to debug and solve problems.
Hands-on work experience performing software engineering tasks (non-academic internships) (preferred).