Adaptation Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Adaptation Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as an Adaptation Engineer
Leidos seeks a skilled Adaptation Engineer for our FAA Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program in Gaithersburg, MD. Play a pivotal role in modernizing air traffic management systems, enhancing NextGen capabilities across the National Airspace System (NAS). This hybrid role offers 3 days in-office and 2 days remote, with 50% travel to 89 U.S. airports for deployments lasting 1-2 weeks monthly.
Key Responsibilities
- Integrate adaptation solutions with cross-functional teams for TFDM compatibility.
- Analyze requirements to craft effective adaptation strategies.
- Oversee configuration management and precise documentation.
- Perform rigorous testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
- Document processes for audits and drive innovative improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related.
- 4+ years in adaptation engineering for air traffic systems.
- Expertise in integration, configuration, testing; strong analytics.
- Travel willingness and public trust clearance eligibility.
Preferred Qualifications
- TFDM or similar ATM experience.
- Knowledge of airspace data: restrictions, SAA, fixes, routes, IFR.
- Oracle/SQL proficiency; systems engineering depth.
Why Leidos?
Salary range: $87,100 - $157,450 USD. Break challenges and rebuild smarter in a collaborative environment tackling high-stakes aviation tech. U.S. citizens eligible for security investigation. Original posting: December 17, 2025. Apply now for this full-time, mid-level opportunity.
Locations
- Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
Salary
87,100 - 157,450 USD / yearly
100,000 - 110,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Systems Engineeringintermediate
- System Integrationintermediate
- Configuration Managementintermediate
- Testing and Validationintermediate
- Troubleshootingintermediate
- Oracle/SQLintermediate
- Airspace Data Knowledgeintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (experience)
- 4+ years in systems engineering with adaptation focus in air traffic management (experience)
- Proficiency in system integration, configuration, and testing (experience)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (experience)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills (experience)
- Ability to travel 50% and obtain public trust clearance (experience)
Responsibilities
- Collaborate on integrating adaptation solutions into TFDM system
- Analyze requirements to develop adaptation strategies
- Manage configurations and document changes
- Conduct testing and validation for reliability
- Troubleshoot technical issues and provide support
- Prepare documentation for processes and audits
- Drive continuous improvement in system performance
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary $87,100 - $157,450
- general: Hybrid work: 3 days in office, 2 days remote
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement plans
- general: Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- general: Paid time off and flexible scheduling
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Adaptation Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Adaptation Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as an Adaptation Engineer
Leidos seeks a skilled Adaptation Engineer for our FAA Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program in Gaithersburg, MD. Play a pivotal role in modernizing air traffic management systems, enhancing NextGen capabilities across the National Airspace System (NAS). This hybrid role offers 3 days in-office and 2 days remote, with 50% travel to 89 U.S. airports for deployments lasting 1-2 weeks monthly.
Key Responsibilities
- Integrate adaptation solutions with cross-functional teams for TFDM compatibility.
- Analyze requirements to craft effective adaptation strategies.
- Oversee configuration management and precise documentation.
- Perform rigorous testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
- Document processes for audits and drive innovative improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related.
- 4+ years in adaptation engineering for air traffic systems.
- Expertise in integration, configuration, testing; strong analytics.
- Travel willingness and public trust clearance eligibility.
Preferred Qualifications
- TFDM or similar ATM experience.
- Knowledge of airspace data: restrictions, SAA, fixes, routes, IFR.
- Oracle/SQL proficiency; systems engineering depth.
Why Leidos?
Salary range: $87,100 - $157,450 USD. Break challenges and rebuild smarter in a collaborative environment tackling high-stakes aviation tech. U.S. citizens eligible for security investigation. Original posting: December 17, 2025. Apply now for this full-time, mid-level opportunity.
Locations
- Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
Salary
87,100 - 157,450 USD / yearly
100,000 - 110,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Systems Engineeringintermediate
- System Integrationintermediate
- Configuration Managementintermediate
- Testing and Validationintermediate
- Troubleshootingintermediate
- Oracle/SQLintermediate
- Airspace Data Knowledgeintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (experience)
- 4+ years in systems engineering with adaptation focus in air traffic management (experience)
- Proficiency in system integration, configuration, and testing (experience)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (experience)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills (experience)
- Ability to travel 50% and obtain public trust clearance (experience)
Responsibilities
- Collaborate on integrating adaptation solutions into TFDM system
- Analyze requirements to develop adaptation strategies
- Manage configurations and document changes
- Conduct testing and validation for reliability
- Troubleshoot technical issues and provide support
- Prepare documentation for processes and audits
- Drive continuous improvement in system performance
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary $87,100 - $157,450
- general: Hybrid work: 3 days in office, 2 days remote
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement plans
- general: Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- general: Paid time off and flexible scheduling
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