Software Engineer Intern

Leidos • Gaithersburg, MD

5d

About The Position

Leidos Intel Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. Our team’s focus is to ensure our customers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving security landscape and succeed in their pursuit to protect people and critical assets. The National Solutions Business Area is seeking a Software Engineer Intern for the Chinook program in Gaithersburg, MD. In this role, you will join a dynamic team that is singularly focused on providing world class solutions to our customer in an exciting, collaborative, and inclusive environment. You will be challenged and provided with a tremendous opportunity for growth in a customer-facing, fast-paced, and engaging environment. You will have the opportunity to be involved in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Planning, Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, Implementation, and Maintenance, facilitated by an Agile development workflow.

Requirements

• US citizenship is required per contract.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, C++, Python, JavaScript).
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with multiple programming languages.
• Experience with software development tools (e.g., Eclipse, Visual Studio, Git).
• Experience with databases (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB).
• Experience with web development technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP).

Responsibilities

• Participate in peer code reviews to improve the quality of code written by other team members.
• Create new applications or updating existing applications based on user requirements.
• Communicate with customer and other team members about project status and issues that arise.
• Create prototypes of new technologies and features for potential incorporation into future products
• Debug computer code to fix errors and improve performance.
• Test software for bugs or other issues that may affect functionality or the user experience.
• Review documentation about new technology releases or product updates to ensure understanding of how the new system works.
• Conduct research on new technologies and techniques to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze data to identify trends and formulate solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees