Hiring: Sr. Software Developer Company: Leidos Location: Gaithersburg, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:30:57 Target Skills & Keywords : Ansible, C++, Firmware, Linux, Perl, Python, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. •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. Required Skills: •Leidos is seeking a Sr. Software •Development Engineer who will be a member of a dynamic team working on the Federal Aviation Administration’s En-Route Automation Modernization ERAM) system, which is the heart of the Next Generation Air Traffic Control System. ERAM is vital to air navigation, providing the backbone foundational platform for all ATC Systems. •Developers on ERAM support new system capabilities/enhancements requested by the FAA and system upgrades based on Tech Refresh initiatives. ERAM also enables increased air traffic flow as the need for additional capabilities evolve. Leidos is looking for developers for the ERAM middleware layer which we refer to as “FlightDeck”. •Flight Deck (FDK) Functions, Capabilities Include •Real-Time Programming on High Availability Systems •Low Level Operating Systems (Linux) - Customization, RPMs, Firmware, Unix Command Line •SW/HW Integration, NetApp, Hardware, Ansible Playbooks, automation (scripting languages) •Low level communication software (TCP-IP, UDP, SCTP) Qualifications: •Computer Science or Computer Engineering Degree •Demonstrated Software Development Skills/Capabilities •Excellent Verbal and Communication Skills •Flexibility in working across multiple SW languages •Demonstrated ability to debug and solve problems •A Strong Desire to Learn & Improve your Technical Capabilities •4-8 Years work experience in a Computer Science related position (outside academic experience) •Work Experience in a Technical organization performing Software Engineering Tasks. •Previous Software Experience working Air Traffic Control Programs Compensation: •$87,100 - $157,450 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!