Principal Software Architect

Leidos; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Software Architect specializing in CAS, FOSS, and DevOps for ERAM-related Air Traffic Control programs. You will help design high-level architectures, guide CI/CD adoption, and oversee licensing and data records for CAS/FOSS across multiple development environments.

The role requires coordinating with cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with software processes while supporting FAA ERAM modernization efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience applying CAS and FOSS in software development environments.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and automated build pipelines.
• Ability to design and guide software architecture for complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update architecture documents for ERAM environments.
• Lead the conversion of legacy builds to a CI/CD pipeline.
• Administer GitLab and oversee software license reviews.
• Coordinate with legal on CAS/FOSS data records and approvals.

Skills

DevOps

CAS

FOSS management

Software architecture

Tools

GitLab

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking aSoftware Architect who will focus on program CAS & FOSS (Commercially Available Software & Free Open-Source Software) and Dev Ops architecture. The CAS, FOSS, and Dev Ops Architect will join with other architects to provide high level design, process, and technical guidance to a team supporting development environments across a portfolio of Air Traffic Control programs, including the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) En-Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) system.

ERAM is the heart of the Next Generation (NextGen) Air Transportation System and the pulse of the National Airspace System, helping advance our transition from a ground-based system of air traffic control to a satellite-based system of air traffic management.

Responsibilities include leading the conversion of a legacy build processes to an Agile CI/CD pipeline, GitLab administration, execution of the engineering review process for software licenses; coordination and maintenance of the Software Architecture Document describing the environment and configuration of program COTS/FOSS.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain the Software Architecture Document (SWAD) for ERAM operational, support, and factory environments.
• As CAS SWAD owner ensure CAS/FOSS data records are up to date
• Participate in SIG/PRED preparation and reviews impacting CAS/FOSS
• Consult as needed with software on design/implementation of solutions including CAS/FOSS
• Shepherd FOSS process and be FOSS manager approver
• Shepherd Non-Development Ite (NDI) process and own NDI documentation
• Monitor licensing of CAS/FOSS and coordinate with legal as needed