Software Development Intern

Leidos LLC; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking Software Development Interns to join the ERAM team supporting the FAA Air Traffic System. You will engage in real-time programming on high-availability UNIX/Linux platforms, multi-threaded software, and low-level OS customization.

Interns will work with ERAM teams, gain hands-on lab testing on target hardware, and collaborate with leadership and systems engineering to deliver productive automation tools while learning across languages such as Python, C/C++, and Ada.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree.
• Demonstrated software development skills.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Flexibility across multiple SW languages.
• Demonstrated ability to debug and solve problems.
• Strong desire to engage, learn and improve technical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Modernizing the AT control system by improving ERAM availability and performance.
• Supporting ERAM as it upgrades hardware, software, OS, firmware, security, and CAS.
• Detailed knowledge of Linux OS and OS concepts desirable.
• Developing and maintaining FAA air traffic control software on UNIX/Linux.
• Performing hands-on lab testing on target HW during software development.
• Consult with SW Leadership and Systems Engineering on solutioning.
• Development of productivity aids and automation tools.
• Heavy focus on learning and asking quality questions that add value.
• Interns typically work with one of the ERAM SW teams.

Skills

Software Development

Linux

Debugging

Communication

Python

Education

Pursuing Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree

Tools

Python

Perl

KornShell

Ada

C

C++

Unix/Linux

Job description

Leidos is seeking Software Development Intern(s) who will be a member of a dynamic team working on the Federal Aviation Administration’s En-Route Automation Modernization ERAM) technology, which is the heart of the Air Transportation System and the pulse of the National Airspace System. ERAM is high availability, high performance system that supports availability at 99.999% across the US Continental Airspace. ERAM provide benefits for FAA and the flying public by increased air traffic flow and maintenance concepts that enable it to run continuously 24 x 7 x 365. We are seeking Intern candidate for our infrastructure team, Flight Deck (FDK). FDK Software scope includes: Real-Time Programming on High Availability Systems Multi-threaded programming Low Level Operating Systems Customization (RedHat) Low level communication software (TCP-IP, UDP, SCTP) Support of Common Services utilized by ERAM Application teams System Management Concepts CAS Integration System Maintenance Concepts ERAM has recently been approved for AI. Teams are encouraged to utilize AI capabilities to enhance all phases of SW Prototype and Development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Modernizing the AT control system by improving the availability and performance of the ERAM system.
• Supporting ERAM as it continues to upgrade hardware, software, OS levels, firmware, security, and CAS.
• Detailed knowledge of Linux OS and OS concepts desirable.
• Developing and maintaining the FAA air traffic control software on a UNIX/Linux platform.
• Performing hands on lab testing on the target HW during software development.
• Consult with SW Leadership and Systems Engineering on solutioning.
• Development of Productivity Aids and Automation Tools.
• Heavy focus on learning and ability to ask quality questions that add value.
• Interns typically work with one of the ERAM SW teams getting exposure to the technical environment and people who support ERAM.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering Degree
• Demonstrated Software Development Skills/Capabilities
• Excellent Verbal and Communication Skills
• Flexibility in working across multiple SW languages
• Demonstrated ability to debug and solve problems
• A Strong Desire to Engage, Learn & Improve your Technical Capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Work Experience in a Technical organization performing Software Engineering Tasks.
• Flexibility in utilizing different SW languages (Python, Perl, Kornshell, Ada, C, C++, others as needed)
• Familiarity with using the Unix Command line and editors
• Understanding of Operating System & Network Concepts.
• Leadership Skills & Experience
• Presentation Skills.
• Track record of working successfully on group projects.

Original Posting: September 25, 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: $48,100.00 - $86,950.00 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.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment and Diversity

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.

Company Overview

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.