Company Overview
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company focused on addressing the world’s most pressing challenges in national security and healthcare. With a global workforce of 48,000 employees, Leidos collaborates to develop smarter technology solutions for customers in highly regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos generated approximately $15.4 billion in revenue for the fiscal year ending December 29, 2023.
Leidos is recognized for offering meaningful and impactful work that aligns with the missions of our customers, which makes it a top choice for professionals seeking purpose-driven careers. The company has been listed on several prestigious rankings, including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times’ Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World’s Most Ethical Companies®.
Our employees enjoy opportunities for career growth through mobility and development, along with strong relationships with supportive leaders, talented colleagues, and customers. We prioritize a flexible work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Employees also engage in Employee Resource Groups, such as the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which ensures that all employees, regardless of their location, feel valued and connected to Leidos.
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About the Job
Leidos Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Software Engineer Intern in Huntsville, AL to support missile defense contracts through software development and integration tasks. This role may also involve additional areas such as modeling and simulation. Candidates will apply their existing knowledge while gaining new skills to solve complex problems and contribute to the development and delivery of software solutions for U.S. government clients.
Primary Responsibilities
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Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and develop software solutions, document findings, and assist with software testing and integration.
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Apply previously acquired skills to technical tasks.
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Communicate effectively with engineers in an Agile Scrum environment regarding ongoing tasks.
Basic Qualifications
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Enrollment in an accredited college or university, pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
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Strong understanding and experience with C++, C#, Java, or Python object-oriented programming through coursework, lab projects, or previous internships.
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Demonstrated problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
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U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience using Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) and software version control systems.
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Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment.
Original Posting
April 23, 2025
For U.S. Positions: This job requisition is expected to remain open for at least 3 days, with the anticipated close date no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date.
Pay Range
$46,800.00 – $84,600.00
The pay range for this position is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data alignment, and applicable laws or agreements.
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