Independent Contractor Software Developer Jobs in Minneapolis, MN

R-00190563 Description Leidos is seeking a junior to mid level Software Developer who will be a member of a dynamic team working on the development/maintenance of software that improves aircraft runway and terminal congestion. Nationwide congestion is increasing, and the need for efficient aircraft traffic planning is critical. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) is the surface management solution that will provide NextGen Air Traffic Control capabilities to improve air traffic operations in the National Airspace System (NAS). The Terminal Flight Data Management (TFDM) program is a Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) NextGen program based on airport surface management that provides efficiency for both the airport surface and terminal airspace by providing a new and comprehensive integrated surface traffic control and management system. Location: This position can either be at the Eagan, MN office (preferred location) or the Gaithersburg, MD office. This position is a hybrid position, where 3 days a week are in the office and 2 days a week can be worked from home office. TFDM functions include: * Surface Collaborative Decision making (SCDM), departure scheduler and other airport decision tools * Electronic Flight Data (EFD) * Enhanced Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Traffic Flow Management System (TFMS) * Replacement or integration of multiple systems in the National Airspace System (NAS). * TFDM will share data among controllers, aircraft operators, and airports so they can better stage arrivals and departures and manage traffic flow within terminal airspace for greater efficiency. * Stakeholders will have a shared awareness of flights on the ground and in the air, the ability to exchange data * electronically, with the goal of a continuous real-time picture of traffic volume and airport resources, making flights * more efficient from gate to gate. Responsibilities: Working both as a member of a team and independently the successful candidate will be: * Maintaining the FAA air traffic control display software within the object-oriented environment (primarily C++/Java) on a UNIX/Linux platform. * Performing software development as needed for the TFDM system * Providing support needed for system engineering * Developing the design for the user interface framework including client and server-side components * Working in an Agile Scrum environment * Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Requirements: * Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree in computer science or related field. * Experience in object-oriented design and development in C++ and Java * Experience in following a documented Software Development Process * Experience using version control tools such as Git, Subversion or CVS * Experience in use of the UNIX and Linux operating systems * The ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance * The ability to obtain and maintain FAA Suitability Desired Skills: * Experience developing graphical user interfaces using Qt * Experience in Ansible, shell script, Python * Development experience in other computer languages (C, Ada, Perl, etc.) * Familiarization with the Atlassian Tool Suite and JIRA * FAA air traffic domain knowledge * Willingness to travel to customer sites ATMC If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: August 25, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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