Software Engineer/Developer

Leidos Inc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. seeks a Software Engineer/Developer in the Chantilly, VA area to design, develop, test and debug software for new and enhanced systems.

You will work in a team applying SDLC principles and standards to rapidly prototype classified tools and capabilities supporting intelligence missions. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor's with 8+ years of experience or a Master’s with 6+ years, and proficiency in Python, C++, Java, and cloud/Kubernetes environments.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience or a Master's with 6+ years; degree may be substituted by experience.
• Proficiency in full lifecycle software development (design, development, testing, debugging, prototyping).
• Proficiency with Python, Bash, C++, and Java.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and Kubernetes.
• DevOps pipelines and tools such as GitLab CI, Ansible, or similar.
• Demonstrated leadership with a solutions-focused approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, test, and develop tool prototypes for multi-INT processing and mission operations.
• Leverage industry tools for rapid prototyping, experiment support, and tool development.
• Support enterprise software development, focusing on high-performance computing and GPU usage.
• Work with imagery server development, web services interfaces, and related tool suites for R&D.
• Transition prototyping technologies into operational use.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Python

Bash

C++

Java

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Kubernetes

GitLab CI

Ansible

AWS

Azure

Job description

Description

Grand Central has an opening for a Software Engineer/Developer function in the Chantilly, VA area. This position includes the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of software programs for enhancements and new software-intensive systems and products. Applies appropriate principles, standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the software development life cycle. Duties include software requirements analysis, analysis of hardware compatibility, development of software products and tools used for design, development and maintenance of infrastructure, and platforms. The successful candidate will be required to function as an integral member of a highly proficient and technically competent team of Software Engineers/Developers and will have expertise in the rapid development of classified tools, algorithms, and prototype capabilities to support quick-response solutions against emerging intelligence issues.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Engineer, test, and develop tool prototypes to advance multi-INT processing technologies, analysis support, and mission operations
• Leverage proficiency in software development using industry standards, open source, and emerging toolsets to perform multi-INT rapid prototyping, experiment support, and tool development
• Support Enterprise software development efforts to innovate in high-performance computing incorporating graphics processing units (GPU)
• Employ knowledge and experience in multiple formats, imagery server development, web service interfaces, and tool-suites to perform R&D for proof-of-concept experiments
• Transition prototyping technologies into operational use
• Other related supporting duties as required

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph (required)
• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree and 8+years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. Can consider experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency in fulllifecycle software development including design, development, testing, debugging, and rapid prototyping
• Proficiency with modern software development languages (e.g., Python, Bash, C++, Java) and scripting for automation
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Experience with DevOps pipelines and tools such as GitLab CI, Ansible, or similar
• Demonstrated ability to lead with a constructive, solutionsfocused approach
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven success collaborating effectively with crossfunctional leaders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mission-specific technical knowledge and operations experience (incl. DEC VMS and/or Alpha)
• Ability to develop technical solutions through deep analysis and understanding of impact to the end-product/solution
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment to achieve day-to-day objectives that significantly impact operational results and deliverables
• Expert understanding and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of domain related mission operations and a broad understanding of dependent domains

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.

Original Posting:

September 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:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.