Description

Are you ready to work on projects that can potentially change the world? Join us at Leidos, where your most important work is ahead!  You will enjoy great benefits such as generous Paid Time Off, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Education and Training Support and more! If this sounds like the kind of place where you can thrive, keep reading!

The Leidos Intelligence Group has a career opportunity for a Software Engineer in the Ft. Meade area, MD.

Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

Program Summary
 

Leidos is a preferred subcontractor on a large, multi-year contract that develops, integrates deploys, and sustains large collection systems. The work is extremely important to the government and offers its team members the opportunity to work autonomously and explore new technologies. We provide exceptional service to our customer in an area in which we have deep incumbent knowledge.

Significant requirements include Mission Management, Operations, and Sustainment activities. The team will provide 24x7x365 support to multiple Operations Teams and will feature 1st/2nd/3rd Party Partner Engagement.

Job Summary

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

DevOps Engineering:

Design, implement, and maintain DevOps pipelines for C++ or Python applications, utilizing Kubernetes/K8 deployment and administration, Helm chart creation, and pod definition.

Kubernetes Administration:

Manage and configure Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.

Debugging and Defect Correction:

Identify, debug, and correct defects in existing software, utilizing effective troubleshooting techniques to resolve issues efficiently.

GPU Configuration and Support:

Configure and optimize GPU resources for performance-critical applications, utilizing CUDA or other relevant technologies.

Automated Testing and Deployment:

Implement automated testing and deployment scripts, utilizing tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD.

Collaboration:

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including system architects, and project managers, to ensure software meets user requirements and is delivered on schedule.

Documentation:

Maintain comprehensive documentation for software designs, processes, and interfaces to facilitate knowledge sharing and project continuity.

Additional Skills:

Understanding of RF signals analysis or satellite communications system design and theory.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with GPU/CUDA development for performance-critical applications.
• Familiarity with message queue implementation and communication protocols.
• Knowledge of Linux system programming and development environments.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.​

Required Qualifications

• Twenty (20) years experience as a Software Engineer, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

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Original Posting Date:

2024-12-20

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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $148,850.00 – $269,075.00

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