Junior Software Developer – TFDM Automation & Infra

Leidos; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Software Developer to support the FAA TFDM program, focusing on system management, integration, and modernization of air traffic management systems for NAS operations. You will contribute to secure, reliable software supporting surface and terminal operations across multiple environments.

The position is based in Gaithersburg, MD with a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days at home) and requires travel about 25% to airports nationwide for deployment, typically 1–2 weeks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• Less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident; ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for TFDM and air traffic management system components.
• Assist in system integration, deployment, and modernization efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, reliable operations.

Skills

Ansible

Python

Bash/Shell

Linux admin

Container tech

Network config

VMware/KVM

CI/CD

Git workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Podman/Docker

VMware

KVM

RPM/pip

Job description

Leidos seeks a Software Developer to support the FAA TFDM program, focusing on system management, integration, and modernization of air traffic management systems for NAS operations. You will contribute to secure, reliable software supporting surface and terminal operations across multiple environments.

The position is based in Gaithersburg, MD with a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days at home) and requires travel about 25% to airports nationwide for deployment, typically 1–2 weeks