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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Engineer - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States - **Salary:** $69,550.0 - $125,725.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), XML Schema, Computer-Aided Design, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Apache Tomcat, Server Applications, Application Layers, Business Logic, Systems Engineering, Public-Key Cryptography, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Behavior-Driven Development, Oracle WebLogic Server, Bioinformatics, Bootstrap (Software), Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), CMake, Configuration Management, Encodings, Signals Intelligence, Communication Softwares, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Custom Software, Data Transmissions, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Digital Signature, Eclipse (Software), Enterprise JavaBeans, Embedded C, Perl (Programming Language), Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Fault Tolerance, Github, Groovy, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Management, Integrated Development Environments, Java Persistence API, Java Servlet, Spring Framework, Java Transaction API, JSON, Java API for RESTful Web Services (JAX-RS), WildFly (JBoss AS), Junit, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, PostgreSQL, Apache Maven, Microsoft Visual Studio, MongoDB, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenShift, Pair Programming, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Resource Description Framework (RDF), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Mockito, Requirements Management, Salesforce.Com, Scaled Agile Framework, Security Software, Selenium, Service-Oriented Architecture, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, SPARQL, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, System Testing, TCP/IP, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, Web Services, Web Services Description Language, Extensible Markup Language (XML), XQuery, Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT), YAML, Data Processing, Multithreading, Scripting, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Computer Network Operations, Real Time Systems, Test-Driven Development (TDD), System Availability, Marklogic, Spring-boot, AngularJS, Jax Ws, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Build Tools, Stream Control Transmission Protocol, Cucumber (Software), Software Version Control, Jasmine, Docker, Katalon Studio, Jenkins, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/md/gaithersburg/d29ec6b3-63e9-4c11-8846-fd447625a583 ## About the Role Linux TCP/IP Writing Teamwork Aviation Equities Debugging Automation Market Data Communication Air Navigation Decision Making Control Systems Ancient History Air Traffic Flow Operating Systems Data Transmissions Air Traffic Control Software Engineering Software Development Computer Engineering Information Management Communication Software Air Traffic Management Red Hat Enterprise Linux C++ (Programming Language) Perl (Programming Language) National Airspace System (NAS) Federal Aviation Administration Stream Control Transmission Protocols, Computer Science or Computer Engineering Degree Demonstrated Software Development Skills/Capabilities Excellent Verbal and Communication Skills Demonstrated ability to debug and solve problems A Strong Desire to Learn Must be able to obtain an FAA Public Trust Preferred Qualifications 2 to 4 years of work experience in a Technical organization performing Software Engineering Tasks. Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills ## Description Leidos is seeking an Software Development Engineer who will be a member of a dynamic team working on the Federal Aviation Administration's En-Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) technology, which is the heart of the Next Generation Air Transportation System and the pulse of the National Airspace System helping to advance our transition from a ground-based system of air traffic control to a satellite-based system of air traffic management. ERAM is vital to the future of air navigation, providing the foundational platform required for FAA to enable NextGen solutions, via modernization programs such as System Wide Information Management, Data Communications, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance- Broadcast. ERAM will provide benefits for users and the flying public by increasing air traffic flow Flight Deck (FDK) functions include: * Real-Time Programming on High Availability Systems * Multi-threaded programming * Low Level Operating Systems Customization (RedHat, LINUX) * Low level communication software (TCP-IP, UDP, SCTP) * Support of Common Services utilized by ERAM Application teams * System Maintenance Concepts Primary Responsibilities * Modernizing the AT control system by improving the availability and performance of the ERAM system. * Optimizing the experience for the flying public, Air Traffic Control, and the airline industry by improving the collaboration and decision-making capabilities of flight controllers * Developing and maintaining the FAA air traffic control software (primarily Ada95/C++) on a UNIX/Linux platform. There are a number of support/maintenance functions that utilize PERL/PYTHON. * Performing software development as needed for the ERAM system * Coordinate Solutions with Systems Engineering, All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. 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