Senior Software Developer

Description

Summary: This role involves developing and enhancing advanced sonar tactical decision aids, troubleshooting complex software challenges, and applying new programming languages to support the U.S. Navy's operational readiness. Highlights: 1. Develop cutting-edge system-of-systems solutions for world-class simulation. 2. Work with state-of-the-art technologies impacting national security. 3. Empowered to do meaningful work and continually build new skills. Apply Now Description Leidos’ High Fidelity Simulion Business Area designs and delivers cutting-edge system-of-systems solutions th power world-class simulion, training, and analysis products for the U.S. Navy. In this role, based a U.S. Government facility in Bethesda, MD, you will work with ste-of-the-art technologies to develop advanced sonar tactical decision aids (TDAs) th 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 nional security. At Leidos, we empower our engineers to do meaningful work while continually building new skills to grow the career they want to achieve. Wh You’ll Work On Develop and enhance Tactical Signure Guidance (TSG) systems, including sonar TDAs across multiple code baselines. Troubleshoot and resolve complex software challenges while contributing innovive solutions. Learn and apply new programming languages and technologies, with mentorship and support from experienced teammes. Occasionally support hardware system configurion and build-out, gaining exposure to full system integrion. This opportunity is ideal for developers who thrive on solving complex problems, want to expand their technical expertise, and are motived by work th directly supports the U.S. Navy’s operional readiness. Primary Responsibilities Mentor a de-centralized team of 15+ developers, applying agile methodologies within a larger 50+ member program. Collabore in an agile environment to design, develop, and deliver complex mission system software. Own and deliver solutions built with Java, C++, and other modern technologies. Explore and apply new frameworks and languages such as Angular, Rust, or Scala to meet evolving mission needs. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges with creivity and efficiency. Make informed decisions even with limited informion in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Recognize when to adapt or pivot during implemention to ensure the best technical and mission outcomes. Drive process improvements and introduce innovive workflows th enhance team performance. Influence positive change through collaborion, initiive, and technical leadership. Balance multiple priorities and adapt quickly to urgent or shifting requirements. Communice clearly across teams, stakeholders, and leadership. Apply agile best practices to deliver high-quality, iterive results th make an impact. Travel occasionally to Manassas, VA for integrion efforts and direct team collaborion. Basic Qualificions Educion: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mhemics, Physical Science, or Computer Science, or another degree providing equivalent software development expertise. Experience: Minimum of 7 years in some combinion of:Designing, developing, and implementing real-time acoustic signal processing algorithms Developing parallel processing implementions Working with service-oriented architectures (SOA) Developing signal processing, real-time da analysis, or visualizion/simulion systems Java and C++ are required for this role Domain Expertise: At least 5 years of development and integrion experience with sonar and/or Navy Command and Control (C2) systems. Security: Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Certificion: Possess an IAT Level I or higher certificion, or willingness to obtain one within 30 days of hire. Desired Qualificions Educion: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mhemics, or Physical Sciences. Experience: ~11 years designing, developing, and implementing signal processing, real-time da analysis, or visualizion/simulion systems. Technology Leadership: ~8 years evaluing and integring new technologies, maintaining modern software architectures, and mentoring development teams. Big Da & Cloud: Experience with Scala, NoSQL/NewSQL dabases, Cassandra, Kafka, Spark, and AWS cloud environments. UI/Visualizion: Proficiency with HTML5, Angular, TypeScript, Cesium, and reled toolsets. Containers & Microservices: Strong background in Kubernetes, Docker, REST APIs, and containerized microservice architectures. Collaborion & Agile: Proven experience contributing to open-source projects and leading or participing in agile/scrum teams. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the stus 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 step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: April 7, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipes th this job requisition will remain open for least 3 days with an anticiped close de of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting de as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compension or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, educion, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market da, 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 innovions. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximely $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more informion, visit www.Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Th's why we craft compension packages th reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compension, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits. Securing Your Da Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-reled informion during any part of the employment applicion process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communice with you through emails th are genered by the Leidos.com automed system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos th asks for payment-reled informion or any other personal informion (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediely by emailing us LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Commitment to Non-Discriminion All qualified applicants will receive considerion for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, nional origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic informion, pregnancy, family structure, marital stus, ancestry, domestic partner stus, sexual oriention, gender identity or expression, veteran or military stus, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. Apply Now