Systems and Software Engineering Manager – Air Traffic Systems

Leidos

. Lead a team of software and systems engineers responsible for the design, development, integration, and verification of Air Traffic Control systems .

Posted 4/1/2026full-timeGaithersburg • Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of software and systems engineers responsible for the design, development, integration, and verification of Air Traffic Control systems
Own delivery execution, including schedule, risks, defects, and technical milestones , ensuring alignment with FAA program objectives
Drive end-to-end systems integration , ensuring requirements are testable, traceable, and aligned across software and system components
Partner with technical leads to conduct architecture and design reviews (this is a leadership role with technical oversight, not day-to-day coding)
Improve engineering execution by identifying and removing bottlenecks across development, integration, and test workflows
Manage staffing, workload planning, and team performance , including leading geographically distributed teams
Interface directly with FAA stakeholders and internal leadership, providing clear status, risks, and technical recommendations
Oversee development of key engineering artifacts such as requirements verification matrices, integration plans, and test reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience (or Master’s with 6+) in software, systems, or related engineering fields
Experience leading engineering teams delivering complex software-intensive systems
Experience managing schedule, scope, risks, and cost (CAM or similar responsibilities)
Experience with large-scale system integration involving software and systems components
Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with technical teams and external customers (FAA or similar stakeholders)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust and approval from the FAA
U.S. Citizenship required

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

software engineeringsystems engineeringsystems integrationrequirements verificationtest workflowsschedule managementrisk managementcost managementarchitecture reviewsdesign reviews

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam performance managementproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementworkload planningbottleneck identificationtechnical oversightcollaborationstatus reporting

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreePublic Trust