Principal Software Developer
Leidos · Gaithersburg, Maryland, US
We are seeking a Principal Software Developer who will be a member of a dynamic team Air Traffic Management program - SkyLine-X™ SkyLine-X™ provides an array...
Job description
We are seeking a Principal Software Developer who will be a member of a dynamic team Air Traffic Management program - SkyLine-X™ SkyLine-X™ provides an array of advanced air traffic management capabilities to improve aircraft safety, performance, and efficiency across the world’s airspace. Primary Responsibilities: - Serve as a principal technical authority for software engineering across one or more programs, influencing architecture, design, and long-term technical strategy - Lead the design and development of complex, mission-critical software systems, ensuring alignment with performance, safety, security, and scalability requirements - Drive system-level and cross-program architectural decisions, including integration strategies and technology selection - Define and oversee the strategic adoption of AI-assisted software development across teams and programs - Establish enterprise- or program-level policies, guardrails, and governance for responsible AI usage, including validation standards, traceability, security, compliance, and risk management - Evaluate the impact of AI-assisted development on safety-critical systems, ensuring that its use aligns with regulatory, operational...