Software Engineer

Position: Software Engineer

Location: Colorado Springs, CO (On-site)

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the dedication of our diverse and talented teams. We empower our people, strengthen our communities, and operate with integrity and sustainability. Guided by our Mission, Vision, and Values, we are committed to doing what’s right—for our customers, our employees, and the world around us.

We are seeking a Software Engineer to support the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Missile Defense mission areas. In this role, you will support trade studies, system engineering, model-based system engineering, software development and product testing and deployment. Leidos is focused on finding the best people, processes, and tools that will provide solutions in data integration and fusion, data analytics, data mining, predictive analytics, data visualization, and decision support tools

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain mission‑critical software supporting missile defense systems

• Participate in Agile sprints and increment testing to validate software functionality

• Document and communicate technical solutions across integrated, cross‑functional engineering teams

• Stay current with modern programming techniques and emerging software technologies

• Participate in software design and code reviews to ensure quality and continuous improvement

• Mentor junior engineers and support their technical development

• Develop software solutions aligned with industry standards and best practices

• Collaborate with the Systems Engineering team to plan and execute customer demonstrations

• Coordinate with third‑party contractors and stakeholders to support system integration 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering. Software Development, Computer Science, or related discipline with 8+ years of experience; Additional experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement.

• US Citizen; Currently possessing an Active DoD Secret Clearance

• Proficiency in C++ and Java

• Experience developing microservices and working with containerized environments

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an engineering team

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to convey technical ideas in a clear, logical fashion

• Ability to translate highly technical discussions into executable plans  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience

• Experience in missile warning or missile defense systems

• Background in algorithm development and testing

• Understanding of missile warning message types

• Experience with Agile software development in accordance with U.S. Government requirements

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