Software Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Software Engineer to join a dynamic team delivering real-time, high-availability software for national airspace operations. The role is based in Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor, NJ, with a balanced hybrid schedule (2–3 days in the office per week).

You will design, develop, test, and maintain software for safety-critical systems, lead development activities, and mentor junior developers in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree with relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Strong object-oriented programming experience with C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain real-time, high-availability software.
• Lead software development activities independently and with the team.
• Analyze complex requirements and translate into efficient software designs.
• Mentor junior developers and influence technical direction.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and maintain automation scripts.

Skills

C/C++

Object-oriented programming

Real-time systems

Multi-threading

Public Trust clearance

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree with relevant experience

Tools

Linux (Red Hat)

Virtual machines

Hypervisors

TCP/IP/UDP/SCTP

Source control

Job description

United States, New Jersey, Egg Harbor Township

Aug 20, 2026

Description

Software Engineer

UK NASR PDT Evolution Program

Leidos is seeking a Software Engineer to be based in Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor, NJ. This position will support the United Kingdom National Airspace System Replacement Product Delivery Team - UK NASR PDT. This effort delivers enhanced capabilities to replace and modernize the current operational system supporting UK air traffic services.

You will join a dynamic engineering team responsible for building and sustaining real-time, high-availability, safety-critical systems that directly support national airspace operations.

This is a U.S.-based position that offers a balanced hybrid schedule between 2-3 days in the office per week.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software for real-time, high-availability systems
• Lead software development activities independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team
• Analyze complex system requirements and translate them into efficient, maintainable software designs
• Apply sound software engineering principles to ensure code is reliable, fault tolerant, reusable, and maintainable
• Lead and mentor junior developers, influencing technical direction and development processes
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, release planning, and sprint reviews
• Develop, tune, document, and deploy automation scripts across development, test, and production environments
• Promote code reuse, cross-program collaboration, and sustainable development practices
• Support system integration activities, including hardware and low-level communications interfaces

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience
  • OR Master's degree with relevant experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Strong object-oriented programming experience
• Proficiency in C and/or C++
• Experience developing real-time, multi-threaded, high-availability systems
• Experience with Linux environments (Red Hat), virtual machines, and hypervisors
• Experience with low-level communications protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SCTP)
• Experience with hardware or complex system integration
• Familiarity with system maintenance and lifecycle concepts
• Experience with source control and configuration management tools
• Strong understanding of modern software development principles and best practices
• Ability to plan and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
• US Citizenship Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ada
• Experience with test automation frameworks
• Familiarity with AI coding tools and agents (Codex, Claude, or similar)
• Experience with Agentic and AI-assisted development workflows, including vibe coding
• Familiarity with AI-enabled CI/CD, testing, code review, and DevSecOps
• Understanding of AI-generated code validation, security, and responsible use

You'll contribute to software systems where reliability, performance, and precision are essential. This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical infrastructure supporting national airspace operations - collaborating with experienced engineers to modernize complex, real-world systems.

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. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

Pay Range: Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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.

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.

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