FAA airspace systems modernization and air traffic control engineering
LS Technologies is a government contractor focused on National Airspace System (NAS) infrastructure and FAA modernization programs. The stack reflects dual operating modes: legacy system maintenance (Delphi, XML) running parallel to modern cloud-native development (Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Angular, PostgreSQL). Heavy engineering hiring skewed toward senior staff signals they're staffing long-running modernization efforts with experienced engineers while managing technical debt across active cutover projects.
LS Technologies provides engineering, program management, and technology services to the FAA and related aviation stakeholders. Founded in 2000 and based in Washington, DC, the company operates across NAS infrastructure upgrades, air traffic control system modernization, and operational support. Core work spans system design (air-to-ground radio systems, weather data processing), testing and site acceptance, and compliance-heavy program delivery. The business model is traditional government contracting with customer partnerships on long-cycle modernization initiatives.
LS Technologies uses Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Angular, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL for modern development. Legacy systems run on Delphi and XML. Testing and CI/CD layers include Docker, Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI, Selenium, Playwright, and Cypress. Operational tools include Jira, Tableau, and Microsoft Office.
Key projects include NAS infrastructure upgrades, STARS and BNATCS modernization, air-to-ground radio system design, weather data processing, CI/CD pipeline development, and operational cutover support from legacy FAA systems. Site acceptance testing and system evaluations at regional facilities are ongoing.
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