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Hybrid position in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey for a senior-level software developer at Leidos. The role involves developing and maintaining real-time, high-availability systems for the UK National Airspace System Replacement Product Delivery Team.
Skills / Requirements
- Agile
- AI-assisted Development
- AI-coding Tools
- AI-generated code
- C++
- CI/CD
- Configuration Management
- DevSecOps
- Linux
- Multi-threading
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Public Trust Clearance
- Real-time Systems
- SCTP
- System Integration
- System Maintenance
- TCP/IP
- Test Automation
- UDP
- Vibe Coding
Why Apply
This role is ideal for developers skilled in AI-assisted coding tools like Codex and Claude. The position involves AI-enabled CI/CD, testing, and DevSecOps, making it perfect for those who thrive in AI-driven environments.
What You'll Be Doing
You will design, develop, and maintain software for high-availability systems, leading development activities and mentoring junior developers. You'll also participate in Agile ceremonies and support system integration activities.
Working in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
- Egg Harbor Township offers a suburban lifestyle with proximity to Atlantic City for entertainment and dining options.
- The region has a moderate cost of living compared to nearby urban centers like Philadelphia and New York City.
- Proximity to major highways and public transit options make commuting manageable for those living in surrounding areas.
- Egg Harbor Township provides a balance of professional opportunities and a quieter residential environment.
Pay and Career Growth
The salary range is $107,900 to $195,050, reflecting the senior-level nature of the role. Leidos offers competitive benefits, including health programs, paid leave, and retirement plans. Career growth is supported through leadership and mentoring opportunities.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive compensation
- Health Programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Is This Role Right for You?
Good fit if you...
- Experienced in real-time, multi-threaded systems development.
- Proficient in C/C++ and familiar with Linux environments.
- Comfortable leading and mentoring junior developers.
May not be for you if...
- Lacks experience with high-availability or safety-critical systems.
- Unfamiliar with AI-assisted development tools.
- Prefers working in non-regulated, less structured environments.
Original Job Description
Description
Leidos is seeking a Senior 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.
You will join a dynamic engineering team responsible for building and sustaining real-time, high-availability, safety-critical systems that directly support national airspace operations.
Location
This is a U.S.-based position that offers a balanced 50% hybrid schedule between 2-3 days in the office per week.
What You’ll Do
Design, develop, test, and maintain software for real-time, high-availability systems
Lead software development activities independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team
Analyze complex system requirements and translate them into efficient, maintainable software designs
Apply sound software engineering principles to ensure code is reliable, fault tolerant, reusable, and maintainable
Lead and mentor junior developers, influencing technical direction and development processes
Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, release planning, and sprint reviews
Develop, tune, document, and deploy automation scripts across development, test, and production environments
Promote code reuse, cross-program collaboration, and sustainable development practices
Support system integration activities, including hardware and low-level communications interfaces
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 8-12 years of relevant experience
OR Master’s degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Strong object-oriented programming experience
Proficiency in C and/or C++
Experience developing real-time, multi-threaded, high-availability systems
Experience with Linux environments (Red Hat), virtual machines, and hypervisors
Experience with low-level communications protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SCTP)
Experience with hardware or complex system integration
Familiarity with system maintenance and lifecycle concepts
Experience with source control and configuration management tools
Strong understanding of modern software development principles and best practices
Ability to plan and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
US Citizenship Required
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Ada
Experience with test automation frameworks
Familiarity with AI coding tools and agents (Codex, Claude, or similar)
Experience with Agentic and AI-assisted development workflows, including vibe coding
Familiarity with AI-enabled CI/CD, testing, code review, and DevSecOps
Understanding of AI-generated code validation, security, and responsible use
Why Leidos
You’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.
If you are motivated by solving technically challenging problems in regulated, operational environments, we encourage you to apply.
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:
September 24, 2026
For 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.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $107,900.00 – $195,050.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
About Leidos
Leidos 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 .
Pay and Benefits
Pay 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 .
Securing Your Data
Beware 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 .
If 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 (https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/) .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All 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.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
