Systems and Software Engineering Manager – Air Traffic Systems
Leidos
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Gaithersburg • Maryland • Minnesota • United States
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Salary
💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per year
About the role
- 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
- 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
- competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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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