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:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s 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 Leidos? This 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!

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Original Posting:

December 3, 2025

Pay Range:

Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

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.