Mid-level Software Engineer

Description

Looking for an Opportunity to Make an Impact?

Looking for a typical software engineering role? Keep searching. At Leidos, we challenge our engineers to roll up their sleeves and solve hard problems that others might avoid. Our mission requires fresh perspectives and innovative approaches from those who truly love to learn. We're not seeking engineers who simply follow instructions-we're looking for talented developers who bring creative ideas, tackle complex challenges, and demonstrate persistence. We invest in ambitious mid-level professionals with proven potential who can grow with us. Join us to advance your technical expertise in an environment where pushing boundaries isn't just encouraged, it's expected.

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

Leidos Defense currently has an opportunity to work as a Software Engineer in our Lawton, OK office supporting a variety of Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS). The selected individual will perform software development activities as a member of an agile development team. Development includes the full range of turning agile stories into implementable concepts, through development, testing, and deployment of new capabilities in this complex system.

This position offers hands-on experience with industry-leading tools, mentorship from experienced professionals, and opportunities to develop highly sought-after skills in AI/ML and simulation technologies. Your contributions will play a critical role in enhancing the nation's defense capabilities and addressing emerging threats in the C-UAS domain.

Your greatest work is ahead!

• Learn from a diverse team of software engineers and other professionals building mission-critical systems.

• Mentorship, tech talks, and cohort events to accelerate your growth.

• Real impact: contribute to R&D and production systems supporting customers.

How to stand out

• Share a link to your GitHub/portfolio and briefly describe a project you're proud of (what you built, technologies used, and your role).

• If team-based, clarify your individual contributions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate closely with team members, Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure User Story alignment and implementation of modeling and simulation and AI capabilities aligned with business and customer objectives

• Performing software development activities as a member of an agile development team. Development includes the full range of turning agile stories into implementable concepts, through development, testing, and deployment.

• Integrate advanced modeling and simulation capabilities into existing and new C-UAS systems to improve operational effectiveness

• Document software designs, algorithms, and integration processes to ensure maintainability and knowledge transfer

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of third-party software and tools into C-UAS systems

• Apply machine learning techniques to optimize system performance and automate decision-making processes

• Perform software development functions including design, development, troubleshooting, and debugging software programs using the Agile Scrum framework

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with less than 2 years of experience.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, C++, Java, and WPF

• Fundamental background in software design patterns

• Ability to debug, troubleshoot, and isolate software issues

• Able to adapt to rapidly changing requirements and technologies in a fast-paced environment

• Must be able to develop technical solutions that require collaboration with experts, deep analyses, and understanding of impact on product/solution

• Must have a strong sense of ownership and passion for learning to drive in into complex problems

• Must be a US citizen possess and maintain a Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using IDEs and software version control systems

• Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment

• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes for scalable software development

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.

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.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

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

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