Senior Mission Software Engineer (TS/SCI)

Leidos; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance mission-critical software systems supporting national security programs. You will work individually and as part of an engineering team to translate user requirements into software solutions and to troubleshoot defects across diverse environments.

The role may include significant Linux system support, Splunk, scripting, automation, and data technologies. A TS/SCI with polygraph is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) additional years of Software Engineering experience on projects using similar software processes may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a Software Engineer on programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance upon application.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add capabilities.
• Develop and implement algorithms to meet system performance and functional standards.
• Debug existing software and correct defects.
• Modify software to adapt to new hardware, correct errors, or improve performance.
• Design, develop, and modify software systems using analytic methods and mathematical models.
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems and environments.
• Develop data queries for databases and data repositories; design complex database queries.
• Collaborate with users and systems engineers to understand requirements and constraints.
• Lead or contribute to software-design decisions; evaluate tradeoffs and re-use.

Skills

Linux

Splunk

Python

JSON

JavaScript

Bash scripting

Java

XML

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Four additional years of Software Engineering experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree

Tools

Ansible

Splunk

RHCSA/RHCE

Splunk Core

Job description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance mission-critical software systems supporting national security programs. You will work individually and as part of an engineering team to translate user requirements into software solutions and to troubleshoot defects across diverse environments.

The role may include significant Linux system support, Splunk, scripting, automation, and data technologies. A TS/SCI with polygraph is required for consideration.