Software Developer

Leidos Inc; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 69,550 - 125,725; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace contractor in Gaithersburg is looking for a Software Developer to join its Air Traffic Management program. The role involves software development, utilizing AI-assisted tools, and contributing to team best practices. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, possess strong programming skills in languages like C++ and Python, and be capable of obtaining a Public Trust security clearance. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance (US Citizenship required).
• Minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to validate, debug, and improve AI-generated code.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for software development activities individually and as part of a team.
• Critically evaluate and test AI-generated outputs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex software issues.

Skills

C++

Python

Qt

AI-assisted development tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Software Developer who will be a member of a dynamic team Air Traffic Management program - SkyLine-X

SkyLine-X provides an array of advanced air traffic management capabilities to improve aircraft safety, performance, and efficiency across the world's airspace.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for software development activities both individually and as a member of a SW team
• Actively participate in SW planning, statusing, and related team activities
• Analyze system requirements and apply appropriate design techniques and software engineering principles to develop code that is modifiable, efficient, reliable, understandable, fault tolerant, and reusable
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Roo Code, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar) to improve productivity in coding, debugging, test generation, and documentation
• Critically evaluate, test, and refine AI-generated outputs, demonstrating sound judgment in identifying inaccuracies, edge cases, and security or performance concerns
• Develop and iterate on effective prompting strategies and workflows to improve consistency and efficiency when using AI tools
• Contribute to team best practices for responsible and effective use of AI-assisted development, including code review considerations and documentation standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex software issues, both independently and with team support
• Provide software process management and control throughout the development process and promote code reuse and cross-program collaboration to reduce maintenance costs

Basic Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance (US Citizenship required)
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience with programming languages such as C++, Python, or Qt
• Practical experience using AI-assisted software development tools in a development environment
• Demonstrated ability to validate, debug, and improve AI-generated code and recommendations
• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including debugging, testing, code reviews, and maintainability
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently on well-defined tasks and contribute effectively within a team environment
• Demonstrated curiosity and initiative in adopting new tools and improving development workflows, including emerging AI capabilities

Original Posting

April 1, 2026

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.

Pay Range

$69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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

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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.