Leidos is seeking an I&T Technical Manager & Test Architect who will lead dynamic team working on the development of testers that improves aircraft runway and terminal congestion. Nationwide congestion is increasing, and the need for efficient aircraft traffic planning is critical. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) is the surface management solution that will provide Next Gen Air Traffic Control capabilities to improve air traffic operations in the National Airspace System (NAS). The Terminal Flight Data Management (TFDM) program is a Federal Aviation Administration s (FAA) Next Gen program based on airport surface management provides that efficiencies for both the airport surface and terminal airspace by providing a new and comprehensive integrated surface traffic control and management system.

TFDM functions include: Surface Collaborative Decision making (SCDM), departure scheduler and other airport decision tools Electronic Flight Data (EFD); Enhanced Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Traffic Flow Management System (TFMS) Replacement or integration of multiple systems in the National Airspace System (NAS). TFDM will share data among: controllers, aircraft operators, and airports so they can better stage arrivals and departures and manage traffic flow within terminal airspace for greater efficiency. Stakeholders will have a shared awareness of flights on the ground and in the air, the ability to exchange data electronically, with the goal of a continuous real-time picture of traffic volume and airport resources, making flights more efficient from gate to gate.

Location: Gaithersburg, MD; Atlantic City, NJ; Eagan, MN

Responsibilities:

• Lead team to design, develop, and execute I&T procedures and regression tests
• Lead productivity improvements
• Track and report Test Engineering status, generating detailed test reports and artifact packages for stakeholders and clients.
• Manage and track schedules, risks, opportunities, defects, change requests, and action items.
• Facilitate planning meetings, peer reviews, and customer-facing sessions to align with I&T objectives and schedules.
• Collaborate with developers, system engineers, and schedulers to ensure testability of requirements and alignment with project timelines.

Required Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with minimum of 12+ years of professional experience; or a minimum of 10+ years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree.
• Experience in following a documented Test Process
• Experience in use of the UNIX and Linux operating systems.
• Strong integration skills.
• Strong communication skills to interface with internal and external customers.
• Test Architect experience
• Ability to obtain an SF-85P Public Trust clearance from the FAA customer.
• Experience leading a diverse Test team; directing activities of a team
• Experience with workload, staffing and personnel management
• Strong communication skills to interface with internal and external customers
• Experience driving team to critical milestones

Desired Skills:

• The successful candidate will possess advanced leadership skills and the ability to work independently in the following categories of leadership:
• New system functionality integration
• Problem Determination
• A good academic understanding and/or exposure to system and software 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

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Original Posting:

April 13, 2026

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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.