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Leidos

Software Engineer (Tactical Decision Aids - Production & Integration)

Leidos, 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

Work collaboratively in an

agile team environment

supporting a large‑scale program.

Own and deliver

software solutions in

Java, C++ , and other modern languages.

Learn and apply new technologies

(e.g., Angular, Rust, Scala) to meet evolving needs.

Troubleshoot and resolve

complex technical issues with efficient solutions.

Adapt quickly

to shifting priorities and support urgent requests when needed.

Communicate clearly

with teammates, stakeholders, and leadership.

Travel occasionally to

Manassas, VA

for integration and team collaboration.

Required Qualifications

At least 3 years of hands‑on professional experience

developing, maintaining, and enhancing

production applications in Java and/or C++ , with a strong emphasis on

existing codebases .

Experience working with

service‑oriented architecture (SOA)

and enterprise integration patterns (e.g., SOAP services, XML/JSON messaging, WSDL, message queues) is highly desirable.

Familiarity with

modernizing or integrating existing systems , including refactoring, performance tuning, and incremental adoption of newer technologies or frameworks.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field that provides strong software development skills.

Clearance:

Must be able to obtain a

U.S. security clearance .

Certification:

Must be willing to earn an

IAT Level I (or higher) certification

after hire (company‑supported).

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

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