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Lead Systems Engineer - Agile Team - Leidos
Systems Engineer
Lead the design, integration, and deployment of next‑generation flight service systems on scalable cloud platforms, driving FAA modernization initiatives for remote and high‑dependency aviation environments.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement cloud‑based flight service solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance with FAA safety standards.
- Lead cross‑functional Agile teams through requirements gathering, design reviews, and iterative development cycles.
- Integrate legacy flight service components with modern platforms, managing data migration and system interoperability.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define system performance metrics, conduct risk assessments, and develop mitigation plans.
- Document system architecture, design decisions, and operational procedures for long‑term maintainability.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in systems engineering for aviation or aerospace environments.
- Proficiency with Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban) and cloud services (AWS, Azure).
- Strong understanding of FAA regulations, flight service systems, and safety‑critical software development.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience with legacy system modernization and integration is highly desirable.
Skills
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