Software Developer

Leidos Civil Transportation Solutions is seeking a Software Development Engineer who will be part of a dynamic team working on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), ERAM Adaptation Data Processing (EADP) Application which is part of En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) program. ERAM is a major FAA system used in the US for air traffic control in en route (high-altitude) airspace providing advanced capabilities for tracking aircraft, processing flight plans, controller tools like conflict alerts and weather integration, and handling high volumes of aircraft simultaneously and efficiently. ERAM EADP provides management of adaptation data integrating published flight data such as fixes, airports, airways, departure procedures, and standard terminal arrival procedures with locally managed data entered by the user and computed data such as facility boundaries, buffered boundaries and other data derived via various algorithms.

Primary Responsibilities:

• The functions under EADP include:
  • Relational Database and Adaptation Data Processing Programming
  • Data modeling and implementation of complex data models to support air traffic control in various environments and geographical areas
  • Ada/C Interface Programming
  • System Maintenance Concepts
  • Front end user interface design and backend data processing architecture and design
• Software development responsibilities are:
  • Detailed knowledge of Linux OS and OS concepts desirable.
  • Developing and maintaining the FAA air traffic control software (primarily Ada95/C++) on a UNIX/Linux platform.
  • Developing Oracle/Relational Database applications including Oracle Forms, PL/SQL, and Pro*C
  • Developing Ada/C Interfaces
  • Coordinate the development of new capabilities and upgrade to adaptation processing and XML schemas for adaptation XML provided to applications via APIs.
  • Coordinate Solutions with Systems Engineering
  • CAS Integration Concepts ERAM Tools Development
  • Provide teaching / mentoring to junior levels
  • Collaborate with team members across multiple areas
  • Provide leadership and guidance to support functions
  • Other software development related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with 2+ years relevant experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer
• Proficient programming skills with the following
  • Linux/UNIX – key – really hard for someone who has never worked on UNIX
  • SQL and/or Sql*Plus
  • Relational DB
  • C/C++/Pro*C
• Demonstrated Software Development Skills/Capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to debug and solve problems
• A Strong desire to learn
• Work Experience in a Technical organization performing Software Engineering Tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Data Modeling/Windchill
• Leadership Skills & Experience
• Excellent Verbal and Communication Skills
• Skilled at working in formal, dynamic and geographically dispersed work environments
• Flight Plan Processing and analysis including knowledge of air traffic airspace concepts (fixes, airports, airways, FPAs, sectors)
• Experience with Oracle
• Experience with Ada
• Experience with XML/XSD

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