{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2d1a25c9079094797ee7779f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2d1a25c9079094797ee7779f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2d1a25c9079094797ee7779f","title":"Lead Software Developer","description":"Description\n\nJob Description\n\nSoftware Developer\n\nUK NASR PDT Evolution Program\n\nLeidos is seeking a Software Developer to be based in Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor, NJ. This position will support the United Kingdom National Airspace System Replacement Product Delivery Team - UK NASR PDT. This effort delivers enhanced capabilities to replace and modernize the current operational system supporting UK air traffic services.\n\nYou will join a dynamic engineering team responsible for building and sustaining real-time, high-availability, safety-critical systems that directly support national airspace operations.\n\nLocation\n\nThis is a U.S.-based position that offers a balanced hybrid schedule between 2-3 days in the office per week.\n\nWhat You’ll Do\n\nDesign, develop, test, and maintain software for real-time, high-availability systems\n\nLead software development activities independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team\n\nAnalyze complex system requirements and translate them into efficient, maintainable software designs\n\nApply sound software engineering principles to ensure code is reliable, fault tolerant, reusable, and maintainable\n\nLead and mentor junior developers, influencing technical direction and development processes\n\nParticipate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, release planning, and sprint reviews\n\nDevelop, tune, document, and deploy automation scripts across development, test, and production environments\n\nPromote code reuse, cross-program collaboration, and sustainable development practices\n\nSupport system integration activities, including hardware and low-level communications interfaces\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 4–8 years of relevant experience\n\nOR Master’s degree with 2–6 years of relevant experience\n\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance\n\nStrong object-oriented programming experience\n\nProficiency in C and/or C++\n\nExperience developing real-time, multi-threaded, high-availability systems\n\nExperience with Linux environments (Red Hat), virtual machines, and hypervisors\n\nExperience with low-level communications protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SCTP)\n\nExperience with hardware or complex system integration\n\nFamiliarity with system maintenance and lifecycle concepts\n\nExperience with source control and configuration management tools\n\nStrong understanding of modern software development principles and best practices\n\nAbility to plan and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced environment\n\nStrong verbal and written communication skills\n\nDemonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively\n\nUS Citizenship Required\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience with Ada\n\nExperience with test automation frameworks\n\nFamiliarity with AI/ML tools applied within software development workflows\n\nWhy Leidos\n\nYou’ll contribute to software systems where reliability, performance, and precision are essential. This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical infrastructure supporting national airspace operations — collaborating with experienced engineers to modernize complex, real-world systems.\n\nIf you are motivated by solving technically challenging problems in regulated, operational environments, we encourage you to apply.\n\nATMC\n\nIf 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.\n\nOriginal Posting:\nAugust 19, 2026\n\nFor 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.\n\nPay Range:\nPay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00\n\nThe 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.\n\nAbout Leidos\n\nLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.\n\nPay and Benefits\n\nPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.\n\nSecuring Your Data\n\nBeware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.\n\nIf you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.\n\nCommitment to Non-Discrimination\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.","company":"Leidos","rawCompany":"leidos","city":"Northfield","state":"NJ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-28T09:07:09.778Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Software Developer","description":"Description\n\nJob Description\n\nSoftware Developer\n\nUK NASR PDT Evolution Program\n\nLeidos is seeking a Software Developer to be based in Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor, NJ. This position will support the United Kingdom National Airspace System Replacement Product Delivery Team - UK NASR PDT. This effort delivers enhanced capabilities to replace and modernize the current operational system supporting UK air traffic services.\n\nYou will join a dynamic engineering team responsible for building and sustaining real-time, high-availability, safety-critical systems that directly support national airspace operations.\n\nLocation\n\nThis is a U.S.-based position that offers a balanced hybrid schedule between 2-3 days in the office per week.\n\nWhat You’ll Do\n\nDesign, develop, test, and maintain software for real-time, high-availability systems\n\nLead software development activities independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team\n\nAnalyze complex system requirements and translate them into efficient, maintainable software designs\n\nApply sound software engineering principles to ensure code is reliable, fault tolerant, reusable, and maintainable\n\nLead and mentor junior developers, influencing technical direction and development processes\n\nParticipate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, release planning, and sprint reviews\n\nDevelop, tune, document, and deploy automation scripts across development, test, and production environments\n\nPromote code reuse, cross-program collaboration, and sustainable development practices\n\nSupport system integration activities, including hardware and low-level communications interfaces\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 4–8 years of relevant experience\n\nOR Master’s degree with 2–6 years of relevant experience\n\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance\n\nStrong object-oriented programming experience\n\nProficiency in C and/or C++\n\nExperience developing real-time, multi-threaded, high-availability systems\n\nExperience with Linux environments (Red Hat), virtual machines, and hypervisors\n\nExperience with low-level communications protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SCTP)\n\nExperience with hardware or complex system integration\n\nFamiliarity with system maintenance and lifecycle concepts\n\nExperience with source control and configuration management tools\n\nStrong understanding of modern software development principles and best practices\n\nAbility to plan and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced environment\n\nStrong verbal and written communication skills\n\nDemonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively\n\nUS Citizenship Required\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience with Ada\n\nExperience with test automation frameworks\n\nFamiliarity with AI/ML tools applied within software development workflows\n\nWhy Leidos\n\nYou’ll contribute to software systems where reliability, performance, and precision are essential. This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical infrastructure supporting national airspace operations — collaborating with experienced engineers to modernize complex, real-world systems.\n\nIf you are motivated by solving technically challenging problems in regulated, operational environments, we encourage you to apply.\n\nATMC\n\nIf 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.\n\nOriginal Posting:\nAugust 19, 2026\n\nFor 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.\n\nPay Range:\nPay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00\n\nThe 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.\n\nAbout Leidos\n\nLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.\n\nPay and Benefits\n\nPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.\n\nSecuring Your Data\n\nBeware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.\n\nIf you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.\n\nCommitment to Non-Discrimination\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 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