Systems, Integration and Software Engineer Intern

Leidos; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Transportation Solution Division seeks Systems, Integration and Software Engineer Interns to join a dynamic team working on Air Traffic Management programs including ERAM and Time-Based Flow Management (TBFM).

Responsibilities include architecture support, requirements engineering, and regression testing, with coding in C, C++, Java, Python and XML. Candidates must be enrolled in engineering or computer science programs and be U.S. Citizens eligible for public trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree program in engineering or computer science.
• Exposure to system/software engineering, AI, or ML.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• U.S. Citizens

Responsibilities

• Assist with system architecture and requirements engineering across ERAM, TBFM, and related programs.
• Support design, coding, and regression testing of software using C/C++, Java, Python, XML and related tech.
• Contribute to system concept development, risk management, and baseline management.
• Collaborate with team on architecture, definition, and verification activities.

Skills

Object Oriented Programming

XML

JavaScript

C

C++

Java

Python

Redhat

Education

Engineering or Computer Science degree program

Job description

The Transportation Solution Division within the Leidos Homeland group is seeking Systems, Integration and Software Engineer Interns who will be a member of a dynamic team working on one of several Air Traffic Management programs including:

En-Route Automation Modernization (ERAM), the heart of the Next Generation Air Transportation System and the pulse of the National Airspace System, providing the foundation for NexGen functions

Time-Based Flow Management (TBFM), is a system used in air traffic control to manage the flow of aircraft into congested airspace by assigning a specific time for each aircraft to reach a certain point. It shifts the focus from managing separation distance to managing arrival times, allowing controllers to optimize the flow of traffic, reduce delays, and decrease fuel consumption.

Primary Responsibilities:

Tasks will include assistance with system architecture, system concept development, requirements engineering, operational and decision analysis, systems definition, system risk management, and requirements baseline management. The candidate will also support regression testing the development of design and coding of the program software, including Object Oriented Programming Concepts, XML, JavaScript, C, C++, Java, Redhat, and Python.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidates must be enrolled in a degree program in a relevant discipline, for example, engineering, computer science.
• Exposure to system engineering, software engineering, artificial intelligence, or machine learning.
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance
• Candidates must be US Citizens

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Original Posting:

October 8, 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 $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.

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.