Software Engineer
Location: This is a Hybrid role. Whiteley, Hampshire
Clearance Required: This role will require attainment and maintenance of SC clearance
Shape the future of Air Traffic Management
At Leidos, the software we build helps keep millions of passengers moving safely every day. Our technology supports some of the world’s most advanced Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems, helping air traffic controllers make critical decisions that keep skies safe, efficient, and connected.
We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our team and help develop award-winning technology that has a real-world impact.
Why Join Us?
This is more than a software engineering role. It’s an opportunity to:
Work on complex, meaningful systems that contribute to public safety
Develop technology used by Air Traffic Control Officers around the world
Collaborate with experienced engineers in a supportive, agile environment
Learn a fascinating industry, even if you have no previous Air Traffic Management experience
Grow your technical skills while working on challenging and innovative projects
Be part of a business with an exciting pipeline of UK and international programmes
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Software Engineer, you’ll be part of a collaborative agile team, contributing throughout the software development lifecycle.
Your responsibilities may include:
Designing software using modern object-oriented and functional programming principles
Developing high-quality software solutions in a complex technical environment
Building tools and applications to solve challenging engineering problems
Writing clean, maintainable, and testable code
Conducting unit, functional, and integration testing
Investigating and resolving technical issues identified during testing and development
Collaborating with engineers, testers, and stakeholders to deliver sprint objectives
Contributing to technical documentation and knowledge sharing
Applying software engineering standards, best practices, and continuous improvement principles
What We’re Looking For
We’re interested in motivated engineers who enjoy solving problems, learning new technologies, and working as part of a team.
Essential Skills & Experience
Experience developing software using C and/or C++
Experience working within an Agile development environment (Scrum, SAFe, or similar)
Familiarity with modern software development practices and tools
Knowledge or practical use of AI-assisted software development
Good communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team
Experience using version control systems such as Git or Subversion
A structured approach to software development and quality
Desirable Experience
Any of the following would be beneficial, but are not essential:
Java development experience
Linux development environments
Scripting languages such as Python
Container technologies and Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Docker, Puppet)
Integration technologies such as Apache Kafka or Apache Camel
Atlassian tools including Jira and Confluence
Cloud platforms such as AWS
Full software lifecycle experience, from design through to deployment
Real-time, safety-critical, or highly regulated systems
Systems moulding and design tools
Understanding of systems engineering, integration, and testing activities
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