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Leidos Inc

Senior Software Developer

Leidos Inc, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811

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Description Leidos'

High Fidelity Simulation Business Area

designs and delivers cutting‑edge

system‑of‑systems solutions

that power world‑class simulation, training, and analysis products for the

U.S. Navy .

In this role, based at a U.S. Government facility in

Bethesda, MD , you will work with

state‑of‑the‑art technologies

to develop advanced

sonar tactical decision aids (TDAs)

that directly support the Fleet. You'll be part of a

high‑performing team

whose mission‑critical work shapes the Navy's tactical edge‑making a

tangible impact on national security .

At Leidos, we empower our engineers to do

meaningful work

while continually

building new skills

to grow the career they want to achieve.

What You'll Work On

Develop and enhance Tactical Signature Guidance (TSG) systems , including sonar TDAs across multiple code baselines.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex software challenges

while contributing innovative solutions.

Learn and apply new programming languages and technologies , with mentorship and support from experienced teammates.

Occasionally

support hardware system configuration and build‑out , gaining exposure to full system integration.

This opportunity is ideal for developers who thrive on

solving complex problems , want to

expand their technical expertise , and are motivated by work that directly supports the

U.S. Navy's operational readiness .

Primary Responsibilities

Mentor

a de‑centralized team of 15+ developers, applying

agile methodologies

within a larger 50+ member program.

Collaborate

in an agile environment to design, develop, and deliver complex

mission system software .

Own and deliver

solutions built with

Java, C++ , and other modern technologies.

Explore and apply

new frameworks and languages such as

Angular, Rust, or Scala

to meet evolving mission needs.

Troubleshoot and resolve

complex technical challenges with creativity and efficiency.

Make informed decisions

even with limited information in dynamic, fast‑paced environments.

Recognize when to adapt or pivot

during implementation to ensure the best technical and mission outcomes.

Drive process improvements

and introduce innovative workflows that enhance team performance.

Influence positive change

through collaboration, initiative, and technical leadership.

Balance multiple priorities

and

adapt quickly

to urgent or shifting requirements.

Communicate clearly

across teams, stakeholders, and leadership.

Apply

agile best practices

to deliver high‑quality, iterative results that make an impact.

Travel occasionally

to

Manassas, VA

for integration efforts and direct team collaboration.

Basic Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in

Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science, or Computer Science , or another degree providing equivalent software development expertise.

Experience:

Minimum of

7 years

in some combination of:

Designing, developing, and implementing

real‑time acoustic signal processing algorithms

Developing

parallel processing

implementations

Working with

service‑oriented architectures (SOA)

Developing

signal processing ,

real‑time data analysis , or

visualization/simulation

systems

Java and C++ are required for this role

Domain Expertise:

At least

5 years

of development and integration experience with

sonar

and/or

Navy Command and Control (C2)

systems.

Security:

Ability to obtain a

U.S. security clearance .

Certification:

Possess an

IAT Level I or higher

certification, or willingness to obtain one within

30 days of hire .

Desired Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree in

Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physical Sciences .

Experience:

~ 11 years

designing, developing, and implementing

signal processing ,

real‑time data analysis , or

visualization/simulation

systems.

Technology Leadership:

~ 8 years

evaluating and integrating new technologies, maintaining modern software architectures, and mentoring development teams.

Big Data & Cloud:

Experience with

Scala ,

NoSQL/NewSQL databases ,

Cassandra ,

Kafka ,

Spark , and

AWS

cloud environments.

UI/Visualization:

Proficiency with

HTML5, Angular, TypeScript, Cesium , and related toolsets.

Containers & Microservices:

Strong background in

Kubernetes, Docker, REST APIs , and

containerized microservice architectures .

Collaboration & Agile:

Proven experience contributing to

open‑source projects

and leading or participating in

agile/scrum

teams.

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.

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.

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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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