Innovative Software Engineer

Position Overview

Join Our Innovative Team at Leidos!

At Leidos' High Fidelity Simulation Business Area, we’re shaping the future of naval training, simulation, and analysis for the US Navy. As a Software Engineer, you will develop real-time software on Linux using C++ and Java, engaging deeply in every phase of the development process while utilizing the best tools and modern architectures.

Your Influence

Your work will be influential, directly impacting naval operations. You’ll have the exciting opportunity to travel to locations like Pearl Harbor, San Diego, and Norfolk, experiencing firsthand the real-world effects of your creations.

We Seek Visionaries Like You

If you have an advanced degree or are pursuing further education in computer science, and possess a strong aptitude for advanced math or physics, we want you! Expertise in cluster computing, signal processing, Kubernetes, numerical simulation, multi-threading, GPUs, data visualization, underwater acoustic modeling, or sonar systems aligns perfectly with our needs.

What's in Store for You?

• Stability & Growth: Be part of one of the longest-running Leidos contracts, active for over 30 years, allowing for extensive career mobility and professional development.
• Flexibility: Adapt your work hours to fit your lifestyle, with options to start as early as 5 am or wrap up as late as 4 am.
• Impactful Projects: Work on meaningful projects that will go into production within six months. Your contributions are significant here.
• Compensation for Overtime: Any hours worked beyond the standard 40 will be compensated at straight-time rates.

Essential Qualifications

• Education: B.S./B.A. in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. Government granted security clearance, with an interim Secret clearance required for employment.
• Skills: A minimum of 2 years of experience in C++ software development, a robust knowledge of Linux tools/libraries, and a solid foundation in software engineering principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Advanced degree or ongoing education in computer science, advanced math, or physics.
• Skills: Familiarity with cluster computing, signal processing, Kubernetes, numerical simulation, multi-threading, GPUs, data visualization, underwater acoustic modeling, and sonar systems.
• Tools: Experience with Agile development methods, Atlassian products, and DevSecOps tools (Gitlab, Conan, Jenkins, Docker).

Join Us at Leidos

At Leidos, we offer more than just jobs - we provide chances to drive innovation and create tangible impacts. Become part of something larger. Embark on a career that’s anything but conventional. If comfort is what you seek, keep looking. At Leidos, we strive to outthink, outbuild, and outpace the conventional ways because our mission demands it. We’re looking for innovators who disrupt norms, challenge expectations, and seek success relentlessly. Join us on this journey.

About Leidos

Leidos is a leading technology and industry innovation firm serving government and commercial clients with smarter, more efficient digital solutions. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ending January 3, 2025.

Pay and Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits that reflect the value of the work we do. Our employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement plans.