Principal Systems Engineer – Air Traffic Management

Leidos

Principal Systems Engineer modernizing Oceanic and En Route air traffic management systems for Leidos. Translating ATC operational needs into requirements while supporting integration, testing, and mission-critical aviation capabilities.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Air Traffic Control systems engineering, with a focus on developing and integrating air traffic management systems. Proven ability to translate operational needs into technical requirements while providing leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

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Air Traffic Control Domain ExpertiseSystems EngineeringRequirements DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipPublic Trust Clearance

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringAir Traffic Systems EngineeringRequirements AnalysisSystem IntegrationVerification and ValidationOperational Concept TranslationTechnical DocumentationComplex Systems SupportEngineering Artifacts ManagementUser Needs Translation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborationMentoring

Industry Keywords

Oceanic Air Traffic ControlEn Route Air Traffic ControlAir Traffic Management SystemsInteroperabilityAutomationEngineering DisciplinesTechnical Interchange MeetingsSustainmentDomestic and International AirspaceOperational Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply Oceanic and En Route Air Traffic Control domain expertise to develop, modernize, integrate, and sustain current and future air traffic management systems
Define future ATM capabilities by translating operational experience, emerging needs, and new concepts into system requirements and engineering solutions
Develop, analyze, document, and manage system and functional requirements
Maintain system documentation, interface requirements, operational concepts, and engineering artifacts
Translate controller and operational requirements into clear, testable technical requirements
Collaborate with software engineering, systems integration, test, human factors, and operational stakeholders
Participate in requirements reviews, design reviews, test readiness activities, technical interchange meetings, and systems engineering lifecycle activities
Support verification and validation activities
Contribute to modernization, interoperability, and new technology introduction across domestic and international airspace environments
Provide technical and domain leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams and mentor less-experienced engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Significant hands-on Air Traffic Control or air traffic systems experience may substitute for degree requirements
12+ years of related systems engineering, air traffic systems engineering, or directly relevant ATC domain experience, or 10+ years with a Master's degree
Knowledge or experience with Oceanic and En Route Air Traffic Control operations, procedures, automation, or supporting systems
Experience translating operational concepts and user needs into system and software requirements
Experience supporting complex systems through development, integration, test, deployment, and/or sustainment
Ability to investigate complex operational or system issues and collaborate across engineering disciplines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
US citizenship is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement