Entry Level Software Engineer

Are you passionate about solving real-world challenges with software? Join our team and help develop mission-critical applications for Space and Missile Defense

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Systems Land Systems Sector is seeking an entry-level software engineer to join our collaborative matrix organization that supports multiple programs across various business areas in Leidos Defense & Land Systems. As an entry-level software engineer, you will contribute to software development efforts, working alongside experienced engineers to build, test, and maintain software solutions for desktop applications, web-based applications, and mission-critical software solutions for Space and Missile Defense programs.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

Are you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today!

Primary Responsibilities.

• Work on state-of-the-art applications that support national security
• Gain hands-on experience with cloud computing, AI, and high-performance computing
• Assist in the design, development, and testing of software for desktop applications, web-based applications, and mission-critical software solutions for Space and Missile Defense programs.

• Engage in Team Activities (Scrums, Reviews, Planning) in an Agile Workflow
• Add features, develop tests, and participate in code reviews.
• Review and Access project documentation in a team setting.
• Individual contributor under direct supervision.
• Resolve typical day-to-day technical issues that vary in complexities.
• Collaborate with senior members on more complex issues.
• Work with established procedures and policies.
• Develop solutions using principles, theories, and concepts within own technical domain.

Basic Qualifications.

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or some other applicable technical field or equivalent experience with 0+ years of relevant experience.
• General understanding of programming language(s) inner workings. Proficiency within at least one language (C#, C++, Python, Go, Rust, etc.)
• Ability to learn new concepts and apply new technology where applicable.

Preferred Qualifications.

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or some other applicable technical field or equivalent experience with 1+ years of experience.
• Experience working in an Agile team.
• Experience working with version control
• Exposure to software testing and debugging tools.
• Internship or project experience in software engineering, particularly in defense, aerospace, or government-related applications.

If you are a driven and adaptable individual looking to kickstart your career in software engineering, we encourage you to apply today and build the future with us!

Original Posting:

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:

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.