Senior Software Engineer

bility and functionality

• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and other team activities to provide technical expertise and ensure alignment with project goals

• Stay current with industry trends and advancements, contributing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement

• Support troubleshooting efforts and provide technical assistance to resolve software-related issues during development and post-production phases

• Document software designs, specifications, and test procedures to maintain comprehensive records and facilitate knowledge sharing within the team

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to implement software solutions that meet system specifications and performance criteria

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or Electronics & Electrical /Telecommunications Engineering with 10+ years experience OR a Master's degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or Electronics & Electrical /Telecommunications Engineering with 8+ years experience

• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust security clearance

• U.S. Citizen

• Object Oriented Programming

• C and C++ programming languages

• Real-Time Programming on High Availability Systems

• Multi-threaded programming

• Low Level Operating Systems (OS) Customization (RedHat), Hypervisors, and VMs

• CAS / Hardware Integration

• Low level communication software (TCP-IP, UDP, SCTP)

• System Maintenance Concepts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ada programming language

• Knowledge of AI/ML tools and concepts in software development

• Experience with the Federal Aviation Administration's En-Route Automation Modernization (ERAM)

• Knowledge of XML

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting:
September 19, 2025

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 $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit https://www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at https://www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

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Commitment to Non-Descrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.