Job Description

Salary: $131,300 - 237,350 per year Requirements:

• 12+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field OR 10+ years with a Masters degree
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, etc.) for tasks such as:
• - Code generation and refactoring
• - Debugging and automated test creation
• - IDE-integrated workflows
• Familiarity with large language model platforms (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, etc.)
• Proficiency in designing prompts and validating AI-generated outputs
• Understanding of human-in-the-loop development and ethical AI usage
• Ability to evaluate AI outputs for correctness, performance, safety, and bias, especially in regulated environments
• Experience integrating AI/ML techniques into engineering workflows
• Background in automated testing frameworks
• Strong object-oriented programming skills
• Proficient in C, C++, and/or Ada (Ada preferred)
• Experience in developing real-time, multi-threaded systems
• Familiarity with Linux (Red Hat), virtual machines, and hypervisors
• Knowledge of low-level communication protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SCTP)
• Experience with complex system integration and source control tools
• Excellent communication skills and capability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• US citizenship required

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software for high-availability, real-time systems
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools to enhance coding, debugging, and automated testing processes
• Employ AI in a responsible manner throughout the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, documentation, and code review
• Analyze complex system requirements and create efficient, maintainable design solutions
• Develop and manage automation scripts across development, testing, and production environments
• Foster code quality, reusability, traceability, and collaboration across teams

• Ada
• AI
• Claude Code
• Copilot
• GitHub
• Linux
• TCP/IP
• Hardware
• Support

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We are Leidos, a leader in technology and innovation for government and commercial sectors, committed to delivering smarter, more efficient digital solutions. Our team in locations such as Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; and Egg Harbor, NJ focuses on enhancing national air traffic operations through advanced real-time, safety-critical systems. We offer a hybrid work schedule, combining onsite collaboration with remote flexibility. If you thrive on tackling complex challenges in regulated environments and believe in the responsible use of AI as a tool for progress, we invite you to join our mission-driven team.

last updated 15 week of 2026

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