Base Salary
$70k - $126k/yr
Responsibilities
- Architect complex IT solutions for federal-government and FAA systems.
- Develop and sustain large, mission-critical IT projects using .NET, MVC, C++, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server technologies.
- Create technical plans, rough orders of magnitude, context and concept diagrams, risk analyses, requirements analyses, functional analyses, trade studies, requirements allocations, interface definitions, and technical management artifacts.
- Perform system integration, system testing, quality assurance, and technical refresh activities.
- Convert legacy systems into web-based and cloud-based enterprise applications using load-balancing technologies.
- Develop native Windows desktop applications and cross-platform Swift applications for iOS and iPadOS.
- Build 2D and 3D graphics capabilities, including modeling and texturing, and support real-time audio software development.
- Construct and manage automated CI/CD build pipelines and implement unit testing and test automation.
- Use AI-assisted development tools throughout the software development lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a similar field, with additional experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Two to four years of relevant software engineering experience.
- Experience with MVC, C#, .NET, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, web services, XHTML, and CSS.
- Experience with Visual Studio C++, C++17 or later standards, native Windows desktop applications, and Swift for iOS/iPadOS development.
- Hands-on experience with 2D graphics development and legacy rendering APIs such as GDI and GDI+.
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5, socket programming, XML/JSON, and real-time audio software development.
- Demonstrated 3D modeling and texturing skills using tools such as Blender or Autodesk Maya.
- Experience with automated CI/CD build pipelines using Jenkins, SonarQube, or similar tools.
- Experience with unit testing and test automation using frameworks such as GoogleTest.
- Experience designing and implementing extensible, maintainable object-oriented architectures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. and ability to pass FAA security screening and obtain Public Trust clearance.
- Preferred qualifications include federal-government work experience, FAA configuration management and transition-to-operations experience, familiarity with change control boards, ADC, EDC, MKS tickets, and FAA IT security compliance.
Benefits
- Leidos offers interesting assignments and opportunities for professional and personal career growth.
Tech Stack
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About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & 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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.