Software Engineer Intern

Description

Job Description:

Leidos is seeking a Software Engineer Intern in Omaha, NE.

-US Citizenship is required.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Come put your software engineering skills into action! Leidos has immediate internship opportunities for Software Engineers to work in Omaha, NE. In this role, you will join a dynamic team that is singularly focused on providing world-class solutions to our customers in a collaborative and inclusive environment that leverages Scrum-based software development methodologies and tools. For consideration, you must be a US citizen and be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

As a key part of the team, you will support the air-vehicle planning system (APS) for United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). APS provides USSTRATCOM with the national’s only force-level aircraft and cruise-missile planning capabilities through advanced textual and geospatial visualizations.

-US Citizenship is required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug mission critical software source code using modern software development languages and tools, such as java.
-Participate in the full software development lifecycle, working within broadly defined parameters.
-Use Jira, Confluence, Nexus, Stash-Git/Subversion development operations, collaboration and source control tools.
-Support creation and updating of all relevant documentation and specifications for design, development and testing.
-Identify potential roadblocks and develop around them.
-Plan and estimate development tasks and work to improve performance metrics.
-Develop maintainable code that matches specification.
-Perform unit testing of code, including manipulation of data for analysis of system requirements.
-Own delivery of small parts of a system or application.
-Work closely with other engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development.
-Build software solutions where the solution is not always well defined but always considers the customer first.

-US Citizenship is required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
-Actviely pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and less than 2 years of relevant experience.

-Local candidates strongly preferred.
-Experience with Java and object-oriented programming (applicants will be tested).
-Solid understanding of software development process fundamentals.
-Strong, self-motivated desire to learn new programming languages, tools, frameworks, and techniques.
-Familiarity with basic web technologies including HTML, CSS, XML, SOAP, WSDL, REST, JSON, and JavaScript.
-Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance.
-US Citizenship is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Minumum 3.0 GPA.
-Familiarity with web application technologies, such as Apache Tomcat, JBoss, etc.
-Knowledge of a version control system (e.g., Git).
-Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies.
-Familiarity with multiple operating systems (Mac OSX, Windows, LINUX, etc.).
-Familiarity with at least one Relational Database Management System (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.).
-Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint).
-Active DoD security clearance.

Pay Range:

The 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  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 here.

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Commitment to Diversity

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.