Software Engineer

Leidos; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Software Engineer in Oklahoma City, OK, to support FAA programs. You will design and implement large-scale IT solutions, including .NET MVC, Oracle/MSSQL, and cloud-enabled architectures. The role emphasizes requirements analysis, system testing, and automated build pipelines.

Strong communication and security screening readiness are required. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with Windows desktop apps, Swift for iOS, 2D graphics, 3D tools, and modern CI/CD practices, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or similar.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience; additional years may substitute for degree.
• Experience with MVC, C#.NET, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, Web Services, XHTML and CSS.
• Experience with Windows desktop applications and cross‑platform Swift for iOS/iPadOS.

Responsibilities

• Architect IT solutions for large, complex, government-facing projects.
• Design and implement .NET MVC and cloud-enabled solutions.
• Lead technical planning, requirements analysis, and system testing.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, SonarQube).

Skills

MVC

C#.NET

ASP.NET

ADO.NET

Web Services

XHTML CSS

Visual Studio C++

C++17

Windows desktop apps

Swift iOS

2D graphics

Unreal Engine 5

Socket programming

XML JSON

Real-time audio

3D modeling

Blender Maya

Jenkins

SonarQube

GoogleTest

GitHub Copilot

AI-assisted development

OOA/OOD architectures

Education

B.S. in Computer Science/IT/IS or similar

Tools

MVC

Job description

Description

Unleash Your Potential

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The Leidos NISC IV program has an opening for a Software Engineer to join our team in Oklahoma City, OK and support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The ideal candidate must be able to handle multiple mission critical IT projects from new development to sustainment. The candidate must have hands‑on experience developing large and complex IT projects while ensuring a quality outcome. This position is responsible for the architecture of IT solutions that includes complex systems for the federal government. The candidate must have experience designing and implementing .NET, Model View Controller (MVC) framework, Oracle/MSSQL solutions.

The candidate must have experience developing technical planning, rough order of magnitude (ROM), Context Diagram, Concept Diagrams, Risks, requirements analysis, functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, interface definition, technical management, integration, system testing, and quality assurance. The candidate must have experience architecting technical refresh and converting legacy systems into web-based and cloud-based enterprise applications using load balancing technologies.

Your greatest work is ahead!

What Sets you Apart:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or similar area and 2 to 4 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.


• Experience with MVC, C#.NET, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, Web Services, XHTML and CSS.


• Experience with Visual Studio C++ (VSC++), C++/17 and higher standards.


• Experience with developing native Windows desktop applications and cross‑platform development using Swift for iOS/iPadOS development.


• Hands‑on expertise with 2D graphics development and legacy rendering APIs, like GDI and GDI+.


• Familiarity with 3D graphics engines like Unreal Engine 5 (UE5), socket programming, XML/JSON, and real‑time audio software development.


• Demonstrated 3D modeling and texturing skills using industry‑standard tools (e.g., Blender, Autodesk Maya)


• Hands‑on experience constructing and managing automated CI/CD build pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, SonarQube, etc.


• Demonstrated proficiency with unit testing and test automation using frameworks like GoogleTest.


• Practical experience leveraging AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, Gemini) throughout the SDLC.


• Experience designing/implementing extensible/maintainable object‑oriented architectures.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass FAA security screening for positions of public trust.

You Might Also Have:

• Familiarity with the Federal Government work environment.


• Familiarity with FAA configuration management and transitioning systems to operations including change control board, Application Data Center (ADC), Enterprise Data Center (EDC) and MKS tickets.


• Experience with the FAA IT security compliance process.

Clearance:

While a clearance is not required to be considered for the position, the ability to obtain a clearance (i.e., Public Trust) is required if hired.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We’d like to learn more about you, apply today!

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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

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.