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Software Development Intern

Leidos

Hours
Full time
Where
Gaithersburg, MD
Posted
2 days ago

Leidos is seeking Software Development Intern(s) who will be a member of a dynamic team working on the Federal Aviation Administration’s En-Route Automation Modernization ERAM) technology, which is the heart of the Air Transportation System and the pulse of the National Airspace System. ERAM is high availability, high performance system that supports availability at 99.999% across the US Continental Airspace. ERAM provide benefits for FAA and the flying public by increased air traffic flow and maintenance concepts that enable it to run continuously 24 x 7 x 365.

We are seeking Intern candidate for our infrastructure team, Flight Deck (FDK). FDK Software scope includes:

ERAM has recently been approved for AI. Teams are encouraged to utilize AI capabilities to enhance all phases of SW Prototype and Development.

What you'd do

  • Modernizing the AT control system by improving the availability and performance of the ERAM system.
  • Supporting ERAM as it continues to upgrade hardware, software, OS levels, firmware, security, and CAS. Detailed knowledge of Linux OS and OS concepts desirable.
  • Developing and maintaining the FAA air traffic control software on a UNIX/Linux platform.
  • Performing hands on lab testing on the target HW during software development.
  • Consult with SW Leadership and Systems Engineering on solutioning.
  • Development of Productivity Aids and Automation Tools.
  • Heavy focus on learning and ability to ask quality questions that add value.
Starts
2026-09-25