Leidos is seeking an AI Software Developer to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the development of the Leidos Common Baseline. Common Baseline is a mission-critical, future-ready automation solution built on a hybrid cloud data mesh architecture. As a member of a Scaled Agile software development organization, you will contribute to the technical execution of a program that integrates proven, globally deployed technologies with modern cloud-native and AI-enabled capabilities. You will work alongside cross-functional teams and technical leaders to deliver predictable outcomes in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.
In this position, you will design and implement software solutions independently while working closely with systems engineering, product delivery, and DevSecOps teams. The primary focus is on developing microservices-based applications within an Agile/SAFe environment. Experience with AI-enabled or data-driven systems is advantageous. This position supports government programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust investigation
This position is located in Gaithersburg, MD or in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. This is an opportunity to contribute to projects that impact millions of air travelers.
This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home.
This role focuses on building and modernizing real-time, safety-critical systems using a combination of traditional systems engineering and AI-augmented software development practices. You’ll work on software that directly supports national air traffic operations, applying AI tools to accelerate development, improve quality, and enhance system reliability.
What You’ll Do
Design, develop, and maintain microservices-based applications using modern software engineering best practices
Collaborate with product owners, architects, and engineers in an Agile/SAFe environment
Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives
Collaborate with systems engineering and program teams to translate requirements into working software solutions
Develop clean, maintainable, and testable code following CI/CD and DevSecOps practices
Contribute to system design discussions and technical decision-making
Integrate services with databases, messaging systems, and external APIs
Support troubleshooting, performance tuning, and continuous improvement
Work closely with QA, DevOps, and platform teams to ensure reliable delivery
Implement modern automated testing strategies, including unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end testing
Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, refactoring, debugging, and test creation
Core Technical Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
2+ years of relevant experience or a Master's Degree
Hands-on experience building and supporting microservices-based systems
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++, or similar on a Linux-based system)
Experience or exposure to AI/ML-enabled systems (Claude-Code), automation, or intelligent platforms.
Experience working in Agile environments
Understanding of APIs and distributed system concepts
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
U.S. citizenship required
Successful completion of background investigations as required by the government customer
Preferred / Desired Qualifications
Experience with Git-based version control and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases
Hands-on experience with Kafka or other event-streaming technologies
Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Containerization and orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience working in DevSecOps environments
Experience with test automation frameworks and integration of automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines
Why Leidos?
You’ll work on systems where performance, precision, and reliability matter — every second. This is not experimental AI for prototypes. This is disciplined, responsible AI applied to mission-critical software that supports national infrastructure.
If you’re excited by solving complex problems in regulated, real-world environments — and using AI as a force multiplier rather than a shortcut — we’d like to talk.
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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:April 9, 2026For 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- 2+ years of relevant experience or a Master's Degree
- Hands-on experience building microservices-based systems
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++)
- Experience or exposure to AI/ML-enabled systems
- Experience working in Agile environments
- Understanding of APIs and distributed system concepts
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
- U.S. citizenship required
- Successful completion of background investigations as required
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Leidos and has not been reviewed or approved by Leidos.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
