Junior AI Software Engineer
About The Position
Leidos is seeking a Junior Software Engineer with AI-enabled development experience based in Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor, NJ to support the UK National Airspace System Replacement Product Delivery Team (UK NASR PDT) This role offers the opportunity to work on real-time, safety-critical systems that directly support national air traffic operations for the United Kingdom. You will help modernize a high-availability air traffic management platform using both traditional systems engineering practices and AI-augmented software development techniques. This is a hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.
Requirements
- AI-Driven Engineering Experience We are specifically seeking engineers who actively integrate AI into their daily development workflow.
- Hands-on experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar) for: Code generation and refactoring Debugging and automated test creation IDE-integrated workflows
- Familiarity with large language model platforms (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, etc.)
- Experience designing effective prompts and validating AI-generated output
- Understanding of human-in-the-loop development and responsible AI usage
- Ability to evaluate AI-generated outputs for correctness, performance, safety, and bias — especially in regulated or safety-critical environments
- Experience incorporating AI/ML techniques into software engineering workflows
- Experience with automated testing frameworks
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 4–8 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 2–6 years of relevant experience
- Strong object-oriented programming experience
- Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Ada (Ada preferred but not required)
- Experience developing real-time, multi-threaded systems
- Familiarity with Linux (Red Hat), virtual machines, and hypervisors
- Experience with low-level communications protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SCTP)
- Experience with hardware or complex system integration
- Experience with source control and configuration management tools
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- US citizenship required
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software for real-time, high-availability systems
- Apply AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, refactoring, debugging, and automated test generation
- Use AI responsibly across the full SDLC — including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, documentation, and code review
- Analyze complex system requirements and translate them into efficient, maintainable designs
- Develop and maintain automation scripts across development, test, and production environments
- Promote code quality, reuse, traceability, and cross-team collaboration
Benefits
- Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
