Deputy Chief Engineer (FAA TFDM)

irline industry by improving the collaboration and decision-making capabilities of flight controllers

• Deputy Chief Engineer - Helping to lead the programmatic schedule execution of an accelerated deployment to FAA centers.

• Collaborate with customers on driving activities

• Work directly with Engineering and Program Leadership, to identify functional, usability and performance deficiencies and provide recommendations for improvements

• Define overall program plan; with simultaneous builds and deployments

• Able to resolve complex issues across orgs

• Able to understand System Level Requirements

• Provide guidance to test team and ensure team goals are appropriately set to meet all program milestones

• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 9+ years of professional experience; or a Master's degrees from an accredited college in a related discipline with 7+ years of professional experience

• Ability to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer.

• Experience leading and directing activities of a team

• Experience in following a documented Integration and Test Development Process

• Experience in the use of UNIX and Linux operating systems

• Strong integration skills with hands-on experience integrating large software complex systems

• Strong communication skills to interface with internal and external customers

Desired Skills:

• A good academic understanding and/or exposure to system engineering practices to contribute to and/or assist with system integration, requirements engineering, operational and decision analysis, systems definition, requirements baseline control and management.

• Highly organized, demonstrating the ability to work independently at times due to fast-paced and highly productive work environment

• Air Traffic Knowledge and experience working on Air Traffic programs

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting:
October 23, 2025

For 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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit https://www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

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