2025-09-28
Leidos
Other
/yr
full-time
part-time
employee
contract
Gunpowder
Maryland
21010
United States
Description
Leidos is seeking a Software Developer to provide Post Production Software Support (PPSS) and Post Deployment Software Support (PDSS) for the CECOM IEW&S Directorate Sensors and Mission Division (SMED). This position is based in Aberdeen, MD, supporting operations at Aberdeen Proving Ground and requires an active DoD Secret clearance.
In this role, you’ll contribute to the development and sustainment of mission-critical sensor platforms by delivering technical services, software solutions, and subject matter expertise. Your work will support a wide range of advanced systems, including the Long-Range Advanced Scout Surveillance System (LRAS3), Biometric Automated Toolset Army (BAT-A), Second Generation Forward Looking Infrared (2GF), Persistent Surveillance System Tethered (PSS-T), Common Sensor Payload (CSP), Guardrail Common Sensor (GRCS), Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System (EMARSS), Tactical SIGINT Payload (TSP), Airborne Reconnaissance Low (ARL-E), Small Tactical Radar Lightweight (STARLite), and other aerial sensor systems essential to maintaining operational readiness.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop, maintain, and optimize source code and software applications
Apply frameworks and manage the full software release lifecycle
Perform programming, documentation, configuration management, testing, and debugging
Collaborate with system engineers to translate analytic and interface requirements into functional tools
Design and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution applications
Work independently or lead small teams to deliver robust sensor software solutions
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 4+ years of experience, or Master’s with 2+ years (additional experience may substitute for degree)
Active DoD Secret clearance
Proven experience across the full software lifecycle in military systems
Proficiency in C#, C++, .NET, Visual Basic
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows 10 and 11
Strong documentation and configuration management skills
Ability to thrive in both independent and collaborative environments
Willingness to travel up to 10% within the continental U.S.
Experience working in matrixed team structures
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with virtual environments (e.g., VMware)
Knowledge of Visual Studio and plug-in architectures
Familiarity with tools like Eggplant, Jira, Confluence, Perforce Helix ALM, Git/GitHub
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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.
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.
