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Software Development Intern at Leidos

Leidos Gaithersburg, MD

Job Description

Leidos is seeking a Software Development Intern who will be a member of a dynamic team working on the Federal Aviation Administrations Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program which improves aircraft runway and terminal congestion. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) is the surface management solution that will provide NextGen Air Traffic Control capabilities to improve air traffic operations in the National Airspace System (NAS). The Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program is a Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) NextGen program based on airport surface management that provides efficiency for both the airport surface and terminal airspace by providing a new and comprehensive integrated surface traffic control and management system.functions include:- Surface Collaborative Decision making (SCDM) departure scheduler and other airport decision tools- Electronic Flight Data (EFD)- Enhanced Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Traffic Flow Management System (TFMS)- Replacement or integration of multiple systems in the National Airspace System (NAS).- TFDM will share data among controllers aircraft operators and airports so they can better stage arrivals and departures and manage traffic flow within terminal airspace for greater efficiency.- Stakeholders will have a shared awareness of flights on the ground and in the air the ability to exchange data electronically with the goal of a continuous real-time picture of traffic volume and airport resources making flights more efficient from gate to gate.Working both as a member of a team and independently the successful candidate will be:Maintaining the FAA air traffic control display software within the object-oriented environment (primarily C/Java) on a UNIX/Linux platform.Performing software development as needed for the TFDM systemProviding support needed for system engineeringDeveloping the design for the user interface framework including client and server-side componentsWorking in an Agile Scrum environmentApplicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Basic Qualifications:Experience in following a documented Software Development ProcessCurrently enrolled and pursuing a bachelors in Computer Science or Computer Engineering Degree from an accredited university/college.Evolving Software Development Skills/CapabilitiesExcellent Verbal and Communication SkillsThe ability obtain and maintain a TS/SCI ClearanceStrong interest in debugging and problem solvingA Strong Desire to LearnMust be a U.S. CitizenPreferred Qualifications:Experience in shell scripting and PythonExperience with AnsibleWork Experience in a Technical organization performing Software Engineering Tasks.Excellent Verbal and Written Communication SkillsLeadership Skills & ExperienceIf youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:December 10 2025For 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 $48100.00 - $86950.00The 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.Required Experience:Intern Key Skills Campaigns,Abinitio,AutoCAD 3D,Hardware & Networking,Customer Support,Arabic Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 48100 - 86950

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