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Senior Chief Engineer

📍 Location
Ashburn
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 06, 2026

About the Role

**Description**

Leidos is seeking a Senior Chief Engineer to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, leading the transformation of next-generation flight service and air traffic management systems supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This high-visibility leadership role will help drive the modernization of critical aviation infrastructure by replacing legacy systems with advanced, cloud-enabled technologies that enhance safety, resiliency, and operational efficiency across the National Airspace System. This mission-focused effort supports the FAA’s broader modernization strategy to deliver scalable, future-ready flight service capabilities for pilots and aviation stakeholders, particularly in remote and high-dependency operational environments. The work directly impacts the future of aviation safety and the evolution of mission-critical air traffic and flight services across the country.

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