Software Engineer Intern

Description

Leidos Intel Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers' mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. Our team's focus is to ensure our customers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving security landscape and succeed in their pursuit to protect people and critical assets.

The National Solutions Business Area is seeking a Software Engineer Intern for the Chinook program in Gaithersburg, MD. In this role, you will join a dynamic team that is singularly focused on providing world class solutions to our customer in an exciting, collaborative, and inclusive environment. You will be challenged and provided with a tremendous opportunity for growth in a customer-facing, fast-paced, and engaging environment. You will have the opportunity to be involved in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Planning, Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, Implementation, and Maintenance, facilitated by an Agile development workflow.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in peer code reviews to improve the quality of code written by other team members.

• Create new applications or updating existing applications based on user requirements.

• Communicate with customer and other team members about project status and issues that arise.

• Create prototypes ofnew technologiesand features for potential incorporation into future products

• Debug computer code to fix errors and improve performance.

• Test software for bugs or other issues that may affect functionality or the user experience.

• Review documentation aboutnew technologyreleases or product updates to ensure understanding of how the new system works.

• Conduct research onnew technologiesand techniques toidentifyopportunities for improvement.

• Analyze data toidentifytrends and formulate solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

• US citizenship isrequiredper contract.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Experience with at least one major programming language (e.g.,Java, C++, Python, JavaScript).

• Strongunderstanding of object-oriented programming concepts.

• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multiple programming languages.

• Experience with software development tools (e.g.,Eclipse, Visual Studio, Git).

• Experience with databases (e.g.,MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB).

• Experience with web development technologies (e.g.,HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP).

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.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

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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.