Leidos delivers innovative digital and mission solutions for government and commercial customers. The company is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to support the design, development, implementation, integration, testing, documentation, and optimization of software for uncrewed aircraft systems while collaborating with technical stakeholders.
Software Development & Optimization: Support the design and implementation of software solutions, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code. Assist with efforts in debugging, and optimization for large-scale systems
Documentation & Communication: Responsible for creation of detailed technical documentation, including system designs, APIs, and architectural diagrams. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and executives
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with managers, hardware engineers, network engineers, and other stakeholders to implement system requirements and ensure seamless integration between software, hardware, and network components
Innovation & Technology Evaluation: Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends, new tools, frameworks, and methodologies that improve the development process and system performance
Qualification
Required
BS degree in computer science or related technical degree plus 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or MS degree in computer science or related technical degree plus 1-2 years of prior relevant experience
Experience with object-oriented programming in multiple languages such as java, C++, and C#
Experience using Gitlab CI/CD
Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell including the automation of system and application installations is required
Understanding of general computing system architectures and virtual machines/containers
Strong command line experience with UNIX based operating system or Windows command line configuration is required
Strong analytical and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and projects and to work independently
1-year+ professional software development experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be a US citizen, possess be able to maintain an active Secret clearance
Preferred
Experience with Atlassian workflow management software
Experience with software development and testing
Experience with Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
Experience using Gradle
Benefits
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
