Software Developer Co-op

Description

Join Our Innovative Team at Leidos!

At Leidos, you’ll be part of a team that creates innovative solutions for the Navy, directly contributing to the readiness of the warfighter. You’ll work on products that simulate real-world scenarios, helping the Navy prepare for critical missions. This is your chance to make a tangible impact while exploring career opportunities in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Leidos is a recognized leader in delivering innovative simulation, training, and analysis solutions for the U.S. Navy. As the prime contractor for the High Fidelity Simulation (HFS) Portfolio, we are committed to advancing the Navy’s mission through the development and sustainment of next-generation training systems like CIAT
- Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Trainer
- You Tube () . Our work directly impacts warfighter readiness and mission success, ensuring the Navy is prepared for the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Leidos is seeking energetic, motivated, self-starters for these technically sophisticated and challenging software developer positions.

Software Developer Co-ops may develop system software, numerical models, or back-end development. All software is developed and executed in a Linux environment and written primarily in C++.All work is directly applicable to actual military training  students will gain invaluable, real-world experience on state-of-the-art computer-based systems.
This co-op rotation will start in January 2027 and conclude in August 2027 .Subsequent co-op rotations are available for those who require multiple co-op experiences.

• You will be developing software in an Agile environment and you MUST be able to learn and apply advanced software development skills and techniques.
• You MUST be able to work in a fast paced, team oriented enviroment.
• You MUST be available to work at least 7 months full time as a co-op.
• Education:
  
  You MUST be Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, have at least a 3.2 GPA, and be able to demonstrate solid C++ software development skills.
• Citizenship:
  You MUST have U.S. Citizenship and be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government granted security clearance. Employment is contingent on receiving an interim Secret security clearance.
• Experience:
  
  No past experience is required, however you will be working in a professional environment and contributing to systems that will be used throughout the U.S. Navy. Therefore, you must be dedicated to producing quality work results, and must be extremely attentive to detail.

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.

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

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.

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  .

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  .

All qualified applicants will receive…