Software Developer

Description

Leidos is seeking a Mid-Level Software Developer to support a highly technical, interdisciplinary program in partnership with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and modernize software algorithms that convert complex scientific data into physics-based models.
• Build backend services and cloud-native data pipelines to support large-scale effects-based simulations for WMD and hardened facility characterization.
• Architect and maintain reliable ETL data flows to ingest massive datasets from varied scientific, engineering, and intelligence formats.
• Implement, secure, and maintain cross-domain transfer solutions to safely move critical data across unclassified and classified networks.
• Work hand-in-hand with scientists, physicists, hardware engineers, and defense analysts to translate vague, highly complex requirements into functional, user-friendly software prototypes.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Candidate must have a TS/SCI w/ poly level clearance.
• Requires deep understanding of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of technical domain and has broad understanding of other related specialty areas.
• Typically requires BS and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 – 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Proficiency in high-level programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, or Java).
• Experience designing and managing data pipelines using modern ETL tools and processes.
• Hands-on experience developing software within AWS cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, C2S, SC2S).
• Direct experience handling cross-domain transfer mechanisms (e.g., CDS, guard implementations) to securely move software data between unclassified and classified networks.
• Experience with CI/CD, DevSecOps pipelines, and modern version control (Git).

Preferred Qualifications

• Specific experience with AWS data services (e.g., AWS Glue, EMR, S3, RDS).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and rapid prototyping to support mission-critical decisions.
• Background in physics-based modeling, WMD analysis, or structural/facility engineering.

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 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 www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.