Software Engineer

R-00168027 Description Leidos Health and Civil Transportation Solutions is seeking a highly motivated, independent, and experienced Software Developer for the GEO7 Service Lease (G7SL) Program to support the Data Collection and Analysis Facility (DCAF) system and NI LabVIEW®-based Monitor and Control (M&C) hardware (HW) and software (SW) system. The program provides 24/7/365 support to the FAA for the execution of the program. The Software Developer will be a member of a five-person technical team responsible for the operation of the satellite segment for the FAA’s Wide-Area Augmentation System (WAAS) G7SL Program.  The Software Developer will work with the Software Lead and System Administrator to develop, document, and maintain the operational M&C System and DCAF hardware and software systems that provide near-real time status of the two satellite uplink stations and satellite payload.  This position is required to be 3 days a week onsite in the Gaithersburg, MD office and 2 days a week from home office. The Software Developer’s tasks will include: * Perform Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) product SW development and integration efforts based upon team requirements.
* Maintain and enhance operation/functionality of existing code base and be responsive to after-hours support requests as required
* Coordinate and collaborate with sub-contractor for the development, test, and qualification of new Monitor and Control (M&C) functionality, perform code reviews, and unit test their software.
* Support DO-178B qualification of the M&C HW/SW with the FAA.
* Develop and/or maintain data analysis tools and user-interfaces using MATLAB®.
* Support Artificial Intelligence (AI) development and integration into the DCAF system.
* Maintain and document all COTS software updates.
* Maintain and document the DCAF Network configuration.
* Work in partnership with an integrated team of staff and remote contractors (ground station operators and satellite operations personnel).
* Consult and coordinate appropriately for problem resolution, task scheduling, new resource requirements, and task clarification.
* Coordinate and collaborate with cyber-security/networking, operations, engineering, and testing teams to provide system information and technical support.
* Document and track vendor software roadmaps for software and patch version updates.
* In conjunction with the System Administrator, resolve vulnerabilities to comply with NIST 800-171 security requirement.
* Ensure tasks are completed on schedule. Required Qualifications: * Ability to obtain Public Trust security clearance to work on FAA programs
* Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience
* Demonstrated experience developing detailed design and associated deliverables
* Demonstrated experience translating customer and system requirements into design
* Demonstrated experience designing and implementing system interfaces
* Demonstrated experience developing and troubleshooting multi-threaded Java applications
* Demonstrated experience developing and troubleshooting Java AJAX web applications using Tomcat, Apache HTTPD, Eclipselink, JAXRS, JQuery, and Glassfish Jersey
* Demonstrated knowledge of Oracle v8.5 system installations
* Demonstrated experience navigating Linux OS Command Line Interface
* Knowledge of basic networking and IP routing concepts Preferred Qualifications: * Cisco Networking certification (CCNA/CCNP)
* Demonstrated experience with vulnerability management using Splunk
* Demonstrated experience with DO-178B Qualification/Certification
* Demonstrated recent experience with AI development and integration
* Understanding of RF communications systems and familiarity with standard RF test equipment
* Current and active Public Trust security clearance and has approval to work on FAA programs
* Demonstrated recent experience with LabVIEW® and MATLAB® Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter. We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.” Original Posting: October 6, 2025 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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.