Come put your software engineering skills into action! Leidos has immediate internship opportunities for Software Engineers to work in Omaha, NE in Summer 2026. In this role, you will join a dynamic team that is singularly focused on providing world-class solutions to our customers in a collaborative and inclusive environment that leverages Scrum-based software development methodologies and tools. For consideration, you must be a US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
As a key part of the team, you will support the air-vehicle planning system (APS) and Mission Planning Analysis and Common Services (MPACS) contracts for United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). APS and MPACS provides USSTRATCOM with force-level aircraft and cruise-missile planning and quality analysis capabilities through advanced textual and geospatial visualizations.
Primary Responsibilities
Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug mission critical software source code using modern software development languages and tools, such as java.
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, working within broadly defined parameters.
Use Jira, Confluence, Nexus, Stash-Git/Subversion development operations, collaboration and source control tools.
Support creation and updating of all relevant documentation and specifications for design, development and testing.
Identify potential roadblocks and develop around them.
Plan and estimate development tasks and work to improve performance metrics.
Develop maintainable code that matches specification.
Perform unit testing of code, including manipulation of data for analysis of system requirements.
Own delivery of small parts of a system or application.
Work closely with other engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development.
Build software solutions where the solution is not always well defined but always considers the customer first.
Basic Qualifications
Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 0+ years of experience.
Experience with Java and object-oriented programming (applicants may be tested).
Solid understanding of software development process fundamentals.
Strong, self-motivated desire to learn new programming languages, tools, frameworks, and techniques.
Familiarity with basic web technologies including HTML, CSS, XML, SOAP, WSDL, REST, JSON, and JavaScript.
US Citizenship and must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with web application technologies, such as Apache Tomcat, JBoss, etc.
Knowledge of a version control system (e.g., Git).
Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies.
Familiarity with multiple operating systems (Mac OSX, Windows, LINUX, etc.).
Familiarity with at least one Relational Database Management System (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.).
Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint).
Active DoD security clearance.
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”
Original Posting:October 10, 2025For 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.
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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.
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