Software Engineer

Leidos Holding$69K — $125K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field with 2-4 years of experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
  • Proficiency in .NET technologies, particularly MVC, C#.NET, ASP.NET, and ADO.NET.
  • Experience with Visual Studio C++ and C++/17 or higher standards.
  • Background in developing Windows desktop applications and cross-platform iOS/iPadOS applications with Swift.
  • Hands-on expertise with 2D graphics development and legacy rendering APIs (GDI, GDI+).
  • Familiarity with 3D graphics engines, including Unreal Engine 5, and real-time audio software development.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in building and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins.

Responsibilities

  • Support and manage multiple critical IT projects for the Federal Aviation Administration.
  • Architect IT solutions including complex systems tailored for government applications.
  • Develop technical planning materials like Context and Concept Diagrams, Risks, and requirements analysis.
  • Convert legacy systems into modern web and cloud-based applications using load balancing technologies.
  • Implement technical management strategies including integration, system testing, and quality assurance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
  • Generous paid time off including holidays and vacation days.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Professional development opportunities and tuition assistance.
  • Flexible work schedules and potential for remote work.
Full Job Description

The Leidos NISC IV program has an opening for a Software Engineer to join our team in Oklahoma City, OK and support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The ideal candidate must be able to handle multiple mission critical IT projects from new development to sustainment. The candidate must have hands-on experience developing large and complex IT projects while ensuring a quality outcome. This position is responsible for the architecture of IT solutions that includes complex systems for the federal government. The candidate must have experience designing and implementing .NET, Model View Controller (MVC) framework, Oracle/MSSQL solutions.

The candidate must have experience developing technical planning, rough order of magnitude (ROM), Context Diagram, Concept Diagrams, Risks, requirements analysis, functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, interface definition, technical management, integration, system testing, and quality assurance. The candidate must have experience architecting technical refresh and converting legacy systems into web-based and cloud-based enterprise applications using load balancing technologies.

Your greatest work is ahead!

What Sets you Apart:

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or similar area and 2 to 4 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience with MVC, C#.NET, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, Web Services, XHTML and CSS.
  • Experience with Visual Studio C++ (VSC++), C++/17 and higher standards.
  • Experience with developing native Windows desktop applications and cross-platform development using Swift for iOS/iPadOS development.
  • Hands-on expertise with 2D graphics development and legacy rendering APIs, like GDI and GDI+.
  • Familiarity with 3D graphics engines like Unreal Engine 5 (UE5), socket programming, XML/JSON, and real-time audio software development.
  • Demonstrated 3Dmodeling and texturing skills using industry-standard tools (e.g., Blender, Autodesk Maya)
  • Hands-on experience constructing and managing automated CI/CD build pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, SonarQube, etc.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with unit testing and test automation using frameworks like GoogleTest.
  • Practical experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, Gemini) throughout the SDLC.
  • Experience designing/implementing extensible/maintainable object-oriented architectures.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass FAA security screening for positions of public trust.

You Might Also Have:

  • Familiarity with the Federal Government work environment.

  • Familiarity with FAA configuration management and transitioning systems to operations including change control board, Application Data Center (ADC), Enterprise Data Center (EDC) and MKS tickets.

  • Experience with the FAA IT security compliance process.

Clearance:

While a clearance is not required to be considered for the position, the ability to obtain a clearance (i.e., Public Trust) is required if hired.

Original Posting:
August 27, 2026

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.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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.

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