Software Engineer; Tactical Decision Aids – Production & Integration

Description

Leidos’
High Fidelity Simulation Business Area designs and delivers cutting‑edge system‑of‑systems solutions that power world‑class simulation, training, and analysis products for the U.S. Navy
.

In this role, based at a U.S. Government facility in Bethesda, MD
, you will work with state‑of‑the‑art technologies to develop advanced sonar tactical decision aids (TDAs) that 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 national security
.

At Leidos, we empower our engineers to do meaningful work while continually building new skills to grow the career they want to achieve.

• Develop and enhance Tactical Signature Guidance (TSG) systems
  , including sonar TDAs across multiple code baselines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software challenges while contributing innovative solutions.
• Learn and apply new programming languages and technologies
  , with mentorship and support from experienced teammates.
• Occasionally support hardware system configuration and build‑out
  , gaining exposure to full system integration.

This opportunity is ideal for developers who thrive on solving complex problems
, want to expand their technical expertise
, and are motivated by work that directly supports the U.S. Navy’s operational readiness.

• Work collaboratively in an agile team environment supporting a large‑scale program.
• Own and deliver software solutions in Java, C++, and other modern languages.
• Learn and apply new technologies (e.g., Angular, Rust, Scala) to meet evolving needs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues with efficient solutions.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and support urgent requests when needed.
• Communicate clearly with teammates, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Travel occasionally to Manassas, VA for integration and team collaboration.

• At least 3 years of hands‑on professional experience developing, maintaining, and enhancing production applications in Java and/or C++, with a strong emphasis on existing codebases
  .
• Experience working with service‑oriented architecture (SOA) and enterprise integration patterns (e.g., SOAP services, XML/JSON messaging, WSDL, message queues) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with modernizing or integrating existing systems
  , including refactoring, performance tuning, and incremental adoption of newer technologies or frameworks.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field that provides strong software development skills.
• Clearance: Must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance
  .
• Certification: Must be willing to earn an IAT Level I (or higher) certification after hire (company‑supported).

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