Leidos Integrated Solutions Division is seeking a Software Engineer Intern in Aurora, Colorado or Chantilly, VA to support the Mission Solutions Software portfolio. The portfolio provides software development, sustainment, AI/ML, and intelligence analysis support across several programs incorporating several programming languages including C++, Java, Python, R, and others. The candidate must be eligible to obtain an active TS//SCI security clearance with a polygraph.

Leidos is seeking a driven software engineering student who is eager to learn and to apply lessons from academia to real-world challenges. The ideal candidate is a competent multi-tasker, clear communicator, and skilled problem solver who understands and can apply software engineering best practices in a dynamic software development environment.

The candidate will be responsible for supporting software design, development, integration and testing within an existing software process. He or she will implement software changes to develop new capabilities and resolve issues with existing capabilities. The software development environment is based on agile methodologies, so the ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with continuous integration models, unit test development, and automated regression testing approaches is highly desirable. In addition to working with analysts and other software developers, the candidate will interface with project managers, systems engineers, and customers on a regular basis, so good communications skills are a must.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop software in a Linux environment (currently RedHat / CentOS)
• Attend weekly developer meetings to participate in software ticket prioritization and assignment
• Communicate status via software ticket tracking tool
• Test software using a variety of tools prior to commitment to software baseline
• Utilize software version control
• Provide direct customer support via weekly telecons

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in BS Degree track in Computer Science or equivalent with 2-4 semesters of software development courses using one or more object-oriented programming languages such as C++ or Java
• Linux (RedHat / CentOS or equivalent)
• Scripting Python / Perl or similar
• Aptitude for learning new technologies
• Strong verbal and written communications skills are required, as well as the ability to maintain professionalism in a diverse customer environment.
• Ability to obtain TS//SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• PostgreSQL (or equivalent)
• ActiveMQ
• HTTPD and website maintenance
• Front-end programing language.
• PKI management and user authentication
• Experience with agile development
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) processing

Pay Range:

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.