​​Entry-Level Software Developer​

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. 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!  

Leidos’ Defense Systems, Kinetic Effects, is seeking a talented entry-level software developer with the ability and experience to work multiple projects (primarily modeling & simulation efforts but also opportunities to work with hardware integration) within the portfolio.  

You will join a diverse team of junior-to-senior software developers, engineers, and scientists to help create unique solutions for complex problems. Our team solves important problems that make a difference and support our customers in the current and future defense of our nation; primarily in the areas of modeling & simulation, sensor integration, testing, characterization, modeling, simulation, data analysis, and algorithm development for electro-optical infrared (EO/IR) systems. The ideal developer candidate will also demonstrate experience in and/or enthusiasm toward developing a broader technical capability to support overlapping engineering and scientific disciplines with a particular focus on writing software to solve problems. Candidate will be expected to support multiple tasks in parallel, productively contribute to a team environment, and communicate effectively to management, coworkers, and customers. 

You’ll work within an established and very skilled team, alongside other contractors and our customers.  

Joining our team offers the opportunity to work with experts in their field and grow your career in an area that is appealing to you. You will quickly become an integral member of our team and be given the opportunity to take responsibility for challenging problems of your own. Because of this, we seek team members that are driven and engaged in their work while simultaneously demonstrating high character, given that you will often be working on sensitive and unique problems which require a high degree of trust from our customers.  

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!  

Leidos Defense provides a diverse portfolio of systems, along with the development and production of various advanced space, aerial, surface, and sub-surface manned and unmanned capabilities. Our team is solving the world’s toughest challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here! 

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​​Primary Responsibilities. 

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• ​Candidate can expect to work closely with a team of engineers and scientists to write software (using primarily C++ and Python) to solve problems in a variety of disciplines to include EO/IR sensor systems, primarily for modeling & simulation purposes. 

• ​Candidate is also expected to have the ability to work and to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and have familiarity with software development for both Windows and Linux OS. 

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