Air Traffic Systems Subject Matter Expert
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Job Location:
Gaithersburg, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 126100 - 227950
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Leidos is seeking an experienced Air Traffic Systems Subject Matter Expert to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program. TFDM is a cutting-edge surface management system designed to improve aircraft runway and terminal congestion providing NextGen Air Traffic Control capabilities to enhance air traffic operations in the National Airspace System (NAS). This system integrates surface traffic control and management to deliver efficiencies for airport surfaces and terminal airspace.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide hands-on interaction and operational feedback on the TFDM system during development from a Tower Controller perspective.
- Review and offer subject matter expertise on TFDM Training Manuals Test Approaches and Test Procedures.
- Support system testing dry-runs post-release demos and prototype demonstrations.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to provide operational insights into system usage from a Tower Controller perspective.
- Participate in requirements and design discussions to ensure operational alignment.
- Analyze and provide feedback on Computer Human Interface (CHI) designs and change requests.
- Support the development of Adaptation and Scenarios for System Integration & Test.
- Perform other assigned activities as needed.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience or a Masters degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Doctorate in a technical domain is also acceptable.
- Air Traffic Control/Tower Controller experience.
- Familiarity with Airport Towers and previous FAA experience.
- Solid understanding and background in Air Traffic Management.
- Experience with Tower Simulators.
- Strong operational understanding of Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCTs).
Why Join LeidosThis is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of NextGen Air Traffic Control capabilities and play a key role in improving air traffic operations across the National Airspace System. If you have a strong background in air traffic management and a passion for innovation we encourage you to apply!
If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
December 3 2025For 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 $126100.00 - $227950.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Key Skills
- Databases
- System Design
- Cybersecurity
- System Architecture
- Intelligence Experience
- Military Experience
- Requirements Gathering
- Joint Operations
- Curriculum Development
- DoD Experience
- FISMA
- Ant
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
