Cleared Software Engineer - Defense Systems & Flight Tests

Leidos Inc; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. in Beavercreek, OH is seeking a cleared Software Engineer to support diverse defense programs, including Air Force labs, through software design, development and integration. The role emphasizes testing, documentation, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications include a B.S. in software/computer engineering or related field with 4+ years of experience, US citizenship and TS/SCI clearance, plus programming in C++, Java, Python or Go and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer engineering or related field with 4+ years of experience, or Master’s with 2+ years.
• US citizenship is required.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Experience programming in C++, Java, Python, Go.
• Experience in systems integration, maintenance and troubleshooting of complex systems.
• Experience in SIL environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain mission-critical software for national defense and intelligence products.
• Participate in laboratory, ground and flight testing to validate software.
• Document and communicate proposed software solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Stay up to date on state-of-the-art programming techniques and software technologies.
• Participate in design and code reviews to ensure quality.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Go

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

Job description

Leidos Inc. in Beavercreek, OH is seeking a cleared Software Engineer to support diverse defense programs, including Air Force labs, through software design, development and integration. The role emphasizes testing, documentation, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications include a B.S. in software/computer engineering or related field with 4+ years of experience, US citizenship and TS/SCI clearance, plus programming in C++, Java, Python or Go and