Software Developer at Leidos

, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Dec, 25

Salary

122200.0

Posted On

28 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

C#, C++, .NET, Visual Basic, Documentation, Configuration Management, Testing, Debugging, Software Development, Collaboration, Operating Systems, Compilers, Network Distribution, Virtual Environments, Visual Studio, Git/GitHub

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Leidos is seeking a Software Developer to provide Post Production Software Support (PPSS) and Post Deployment Software Support (PDSS) for the CECOM IEW&S Directorate Sensors and Mission Division (SMED). This position is based in Aberdeen, MD, supporting operations at Aberdeen Proving Ground and requires an active DoD Secret clearance. In this role, you’ll contribute to the development and sustainment of mission-critical sensor platforms by delivering technical services, software solutions, and subject matter expertise. Your work will support a wide range of advanced systems, including the Long-Range Advanced Scout Surveillance System (LRAS3), Biometric Automated Toolset Army (BAT-A), Second Generation Forward Looking Infrared (2GF), Persistent Surveillance System Tethered (PSS-T), Common Sensor Payload (CSP), Guardrail Common Sensor (GRCS), Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System (EMARSS), Tactical SIGINT Payload (TSP), Airborne Reconnaissance Low (ARL-E), Small Tactical Radar Lightweight (STARLite), and other aerial sensor systems essential to maintaining operational readiness. Primary Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and optimize source code and software applications. Apply frameworks and manage the full software release lifecycle. Perform programming, documentation, configuration management, testing, and debugging. Collaborate with system engineers to translate analytic and interface requirements into functional tools. Design and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution applications. Work independently or lead small teams to deliver robust sensor software solutions. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 2+ years of experience, or Master’s with under 2 years (additional experience may substitute for degree). Active DoD Secret clearance. Proven experience across the full software lifecycle in military systems. Proficiency in C#, C++, .NET, Visual Basic. Familiarity with Microsoft Windows 10 and 11. Strong documentation and configuration management skills. Ability to thrive in both independent and collaborative environments. Willingness to travel up to 10% within the continental U.S. Experience working in matrixed team structures. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with virtual environments (e.g., VMware). Knowledge of Visual Studio and plug-in architectures. Familiarity with tools like Eggplant, Jira, Confluence, Perforce Helix ALM, Git/GitHub. EIO2024 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: September 27, 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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00 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. Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenue of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information visit 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 here. Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to spam.leidos@leidos.com. Commitment and Diversity 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.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimize source code and software applications while collaborating with system engineers. Deliver robust sensor software solutions and manage the full software release lifecycle.