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# Software Development Lead

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Eagan, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, JIRA, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Revision Control Systems, Graphical User Interface, Human-Computer Interaction, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Qt (Software), Ansible, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Subversion, Git, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Data Management, Programming Languages
- **Published:** June 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8989489/software-development-lead

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
 * Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance
 * Experience in object-oriented design and development in C++ and Java
 * Experience in following a documented Software Development Process
 * Experience using version control tools such as Git, Subversion or CVS
 * Experience in use of the UNIX and Linux operating systems

Desired Skills:

 * Experience developing graphical user interfaces using Qt
 * Experience in Ansible, shell script, Python
 * Development experience in other computer languages (C, Ada, Perl, etc.)
 * Familiarization with the Atlassian Tool Suite and JIRA
 * FAA air traffic domain knowledge
 * Willingness to travel to customer sites

## Description

* 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.

Responsibilities:

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 system
 * Providing support needed for system engineering
 * Developing the design for the user interface framework including client and server-side components
 * Working in an Agile Scrum environment
 * Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.


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