Systems Engineer

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we’re redefining what’s possible through innovation, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to our customers’ success. Our people are our greatest asset—diverse, talented professionals empowered to drive change, strengthen communities, and operate with integrity and purpose. Guided by our Mission, Vision, and Values, we deliver solutions that make a measurable difference every day.

Are you passionate about leveraging cutting‑edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionize one of the world’s most critical infrastructures:
Air Traffic Control (ATC)? The National Airspace System (NAS) is constantly pushing the boundaries of capacity and safety, and modernizing our core systems is essential to meet the demands of future air travel.

Leidos is seeking a talented Systems Engineer (Level
3) to join our team in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, or Gaithersburg, MD, dedicated to engineering the next generation of ATC expansion software. In this role, you will be directly involved in the development of high‑reliability, performance‑ systems that utilize machine learning models to enhance operational decision‑making. This includes creating solutions for advanced trajectory prediction, optimized traffic flow management, conflict detection, and controller workload balancing.

You will be instrumental in designing and implementing these mission‑critical systems, ensuring the seamless and safe integration of new, intelligent capabilities into the live operational environment. If you thrive on complex technical challenges, are proficient in core development languages like C++ and Java, and want your work to have a direct impact on the safety and efficiency of global air travel, this is the opportunity for you.

The Mission For more than five decades, Leidos has been a trusted partner in delivering advanced Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems for Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) across the globe. Our solutions keep customers ahead of accelerating aviation demands by integrating proven, globally deployed technologies with next‑generation capabilities co‑developed alongside our ANSP and technology partners. From tower and terminal systems to en route, oceanic, and comprehensive flow control solutions, we’re helping define the future of safe and efficient airspace management.

Explore more about our aviation innovations. Join a team driven by mission and impact—share your resume today and take the next step in your career with Leidos.

• Design and develop architectural and systems solutions white papers
• Coordinate process and baseline updates to requirements and architectural diagrams
• Track and report execution status, generating detailed reports and artifact packages for stakeholders and clients.
• Manage and track schedules, risks, opportunities, defects, change requests, and action items.
• Facilitate planning meetings, peer reviews, and customer‑facing sessions to align on objectives and schedules.
• Collaborate with developers, integrators, and schedulers to ensure schedules are in alignment with project timelines.
• Mentor and train team members on tools, processes, and applications.
• Support the development and updating of systems engineering documentation, such as requirements verification matrices and architectural design documents.

• Due to US Government contract, must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of programming languages, development methodologies, and best practices.
• Proficiency with Linux operating systems and command line tools.
• Ability to plan and prioritize personal tasking and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Independent thinker capable of high‑quality work both individually and within a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency in C++ (Qt knowledge desirable) and Java (Spring Boot knowledge desirable).
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to perform rapid software development.

• Experience…