Jr. Software Engineer Intern

Leidos; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Junior Software Engineer Intern to join a high performing agile team in Tucson. The role focuses on full stack development, APIs, databases, and AWS cloud integration, with mentorship from senior staff.

The candidate should be pursuing a Bachelor's in CS/Math or related field, know Java/JavaScript/Typescript/Python/C++, and frameworks like React, Django, SpringBoot, or NodeJS. Must be local to Tucson and capable of obtaining required clearances.

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar discipline.
• Knowledge of, exposure and/or experience working with software design patterns and Web Application Development.
• Familiarity with TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship requirements.
• Must be able to commute to or be located in the Tucson area.

Responsibilities

• Develop software as part of an agile team, contributing to full stack development.
• Be mentored by Senior Staff during program increments and development activities.
• Analyze complex system requirements and model solutions using standard design techniques.
• Ensure code is modular, efficient, reliable, and maintainable across the stack.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Typescript

Python

C++

SQL

React

Svelte

Vue

Django

SpringBoot

Flask

FastAPI

NodeJS

GIT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar

Tools

GIT

Job description

Description

Leidos is looking for a Junior Software Engineer Intern to join a high performing agile team to support a nationally significant and fast-paced management programs. The Leidos team is focusing on full stack development of user interfaces, restful services, APIs, database scripting, AWS Cloud infrastructure, and integration of micro-services.

Primary Responsibilities

• The Junior Software Engineer Intern needs to be local to Tucson and will be responsible for software development activities both individually and as a member of the an agile team.
• The intern will be mentored by Senior Staff through program increment planning, industry standards, and related development activities.
• The individual will analyze and study complex system requirements, use design software tools, provide support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, and other accepted design techniques with the help of other team members.
• The individual will be mentored through software engineering principles and standards to ensure that developed code is modifiable, efficient, reliable, understandable, fault tolerant, modular and reusable.
• The individual will be assigned various tasks across the program’s full stack to help gain experience, knowledge and application of object orientating programming languages.

Basic Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar discipline.
• Knowledge of, exposure and/or experience working with software design patterns and Web Application Development.
• Knowledge of, exposure and/or experience using some of the following Programming Languages and tools: Java, JavaScript, Typescript, Python, C++, SQL
• Familiarity with one or more of the following Development Frameworks: React, Svelte, Vue, Django, SpringBoot, Flask, FastAPI, NodeJS
• Self-motivated to learn and apply themselves to problem solving
• Familiarity with GIT standards
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• US Citizenship required
• Must be able to commute to or is located in the Tucson area

Preferred Qualifications

• Some experience developing front end user interface frameworks either through side projects or relevant work experience
• Familiarity with working in an agile environment
• Familiarity with working on Full Stack 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.

Pay Range

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

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.

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.