Junior Software Engineer: AI-Driven Aerospace Developer (Remote)

Leidos Inc; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join a dynamic team supporting FAA TFDM initiatives. The role emphasizes modern development with Python, Java, C++, and PHP, plus XML/JSON data handling and Agile practices.

Remote work is possible, with preference for candidates near Gaithersburg, MD, Atlantic City, NJ, or Eagan, MN. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience in modern software development, strong data formats knowledge, and familiarity with DevOps, AI-assisted development,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical discipline.
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• Architect, design, develop, and implement next-generation application using software engineering best practices in the latest technologies.
• Provide software expertise in areas such as RESTful services, AI, security, workflow automation, and UX.
• Investigate and repair defects across components including automation, frontend, and database.
• Communicate effectively with management, customers, team, or vendors.
• All other duties as assigned or directed

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, develop, and implement next-generation application using software engineering best practices in the latest technologies.
• Provide software expertise in one or more areas: application integration, RESTful services, AI, security, workflow automation, module integration, UX, accessibility (WCAG/Section 508).
• Investigate and repair defects across components: automation, front-end, business logic, middleware, or database (PL/SQL, Data Modeling).
• Brief management, customer, team, or vendors using written or oral skills at appropriate technical level.
• All other duties as assigned or directed

Skills

Python

Java

C++

PHP

XML

JSON

XML Schema (XSD/XSLT)

Agile / Scrum

AI-Assisted Development

PostgreSQL/MySQL/Oracle

RESTful services

DevOps / CI/CD

Bash/Shell

Git/Bitbucket

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Jenkins/Bamboo

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join a dynamic team supporting FAA TFDM initiatives. The role emphasizes modern development with Python, Java, C++, and PHP, plus XML/JSON data handling and Agile practices.

Remote work is possible, with preference for candidates near Gaithersburg, MD, Atlantic City, NJ, or Eagan, MN. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience in modern software development, strong data formats knowledge, and familiarity with DevOps, AI-assisted development,