Senior Software Engineering Manager

Leidos; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Gaithersburg, MD to lead a dynamic team working on the FAA ERAM program, modernizing core air traffic control systems. The role involves managing the full software lifecycle, delivery of quality artifacts, and coordination with stakeholders across the NAS.

The ideal candidate will bring 9+ years in software leadership, strong communication, and experience with large-scale programs, including Java/C/C++.

Qualifications

• Leading a diverse software team and directing team activities.
• Experience on large-scale software development programs in leadership roles.
• Strong communication with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead full software development lifecycle activities for product areas, including design, coding, unit testing, and integration.
• Drive productivity improvements and adoption of AI in daily workflows.
• Track and report software status with detailed test reports and artifacts for stakeholders.
• Manage CAM responsibilities for applicable control accounts and assist with cost estimation and BOEs.
• Plan workload and manpower, including staffing and resource planning for current and future needs.
• Ensure delivery of quality work products (specifications, code, plans) aligned with program requirements.
• Lead planning meetings, reviews, and customer-facing sessions to align software objectives and schedules.
• Identify subcontractor needs for ERAM software where applicable.
• Conduct interim and performance reviews for department personnel.

Skills

Software leadership

Team leadership

Java/C/C++

Communication skills

Air Traffic knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's degree in related discipline

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking a Software Engineering Manager who will lead a dynamic team, who will be working on the Federal Aviation Administration's En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) program. ERAM is the core air traffic control system used at all U.S. high-altitude Enroute control centers. ERAM processes and displays radar surveillance and flight data for air traffic controllers, enabling them to safely manage aircraft flying between airports across the National Airspace System (NAS). The system supports NextGen modernization initiatives such as ADS-B, Data Communications, and System Wide Information Management (SWIM).

Location: Gaithersburg, MD

Responsibilities

• Responsible for management of full Software Development lifecycle activities for product area(s) including design, code, unit and string testing of features/fixes, development of SW CDRLs, integration and test support for their product area, as well as site issue support


• Lead productivity improvements and adoption/use of AI in daily business rhythms


• Track and report Software status, generating detailed test reports and artifact packages for stakeholders and clients.


• Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities for applicable control accounts.


• Cost estimating, workload and manpower planning, including authoring Basis of Estimates (BOEs), in support of team's current and future business needs on the program (e.g. proposals and task order preparation)


• Manage and track schedules, risks, opportunities, defects, change requests, and action items.


• Ensure delivery of quality work products, including specifications, code, plans and procedures, in accordance with program requirements


• Facilitate planning meetings, peer reviews, and customer-facing sessions to align with Software objectives and schedules.


• Identify requirements for subcontractor support to ERAM SW, where applicable.


• Develop and conduct interim and performance reviews for the department personnel, initiate award programs and other employee personnel activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 9+ years of professional experience; or a master's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 7+ yearsof professional experience.


• Ability to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer.


• Experience leading a diverse Software team; directing activities of a team


• Experience with workload, staffing and personnel management


• Experience on a large-scale software development program in a software engineering leadership capacity


• Strong communication skills to interface with internal and external customers


• Experience driving team to critical milestones

Desired Skills

• The successful candidate will possess advanced leadership skills and the ability to work independently in the following categories of leadership:
  
  
  
  • New system functionality integration
  
  
  • Problem Determination
  
  
  • Experience with proposal/estimation
  
  
  • Software coding experience in Java/C/C++
  
  
  
  


• A good academic understanding and/or exposure to Systems and Software engineering practices and processes to contribute to and/or manage: requirements engineering, system and software architecture analysis, software development, source/baseline control management and system integration.


• Highly organized, demonstrating the ability to work independently at times due to fast-paced and highly productive work environment


• Air Traffic Knowledgeand experience working on Air Traffic programs

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.