Job Overview
Job description
- Salary:
- USD 73,450 - 132,775 per year
- Location:
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Work arrangement:
- On-site
Role Summary
- CO Salary Range: USD 73,450.00 - 132,775.00 per year
- Description
- POSITION: Software Developer
- Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Make an Impact with Leidos!
Leidos Defense Sector has an opportunity in the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Missile Defense mission areas.
Your Greatest Work is Ahead!
This Software Developer role includes trade studies, system engineering, model-based system engineering, portfolio analysis, software development demonstration and product testing and deployment to Cheyenne Mountain. Leidos is focused on finding the best people, processes, and tools that will provide solutions in data integration and fusion, data analytics, data mining, predictive analytics, data visualization, and decision support tools. This position will report directly to the Program Manager.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement containerized environments for Java and C++ applications.
- Develop mission-critical software supporting missile defense systems.
- Communicate and document technical solutions for integrated engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Stay updated on state-of-the-art programming techniques and technologies.
- Conduct software design and code reviews to ensure product quality.
- Collaborate with System Engineering teams to synchronize, schedule, and demonstrate capabilities to customers.
- Manage regression coding and deployment delays with third-party contractors and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Software development or related discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience. (Additional related experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute degree requirements)
- US Citizen; Currently possess an active DoD Secret security clearance.
- Expertise in C++ and Java programming.
- Experience in developing micro-services and containerized environments.
- Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively within engineering teams.
- Familiarity with Agile software development processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in associated field
- Effective communication skills and experience managing multiple tasks.
- Experience in FORTRAN
- Experience with missile warning and missile defense
- Understanding of missile warning message types
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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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00
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.
Securing Your Data
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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.
About the Company
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. 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.
Your greatest work is ahead!
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HYBRID SCHEDULE: Candidates must live in Framingham, MA office's client servicing territory. MA, CT, NH, RI. (1 - 4 days in office.)
Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth including:
In this role, you can also expect to gain experience in the following:
- Role:
- Software Developer
- Job Type:
- Mid Level | Software Engineering
Company profile
Leidos
leidos.comLeidos is a technology and science company that delivers solutions at the intersection of national security, health and critical infrastructure for government and commercial customers. Its work spans defense tech, AI, cyber, digital, space, health and energy, including advanced space, aerial, maritime and ground platforms for U.S. and allied forces. The company is organized around five growth engines under its NorthStar 2030 strategy and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
- Company Size
- 10,000 - 50,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Reston, Virginia, United States
- Founded
- 1969
- Founders
- John Robert Beyster
- Funding Stage
- Public
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