Ai Software Engineer

Leidos

Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Base: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00; bonus/equity: not ...
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Ai-assisted coding tools experience
C, c++, or ada programming proficiency
Real-time multi-threaded system development
** Leidos is seeking an AI Software Engineer to work on a high-availability air traffic management platform, requiring expertise in AI-enabled development and real-time systems. The position is based in Gaithersburg, MD, Eagan, MN, or Egg Harbor, NJ, with a hybrid work schedule of three days onsite and two days remote. **

Job Summary

  • This role involves modernizing a high-availability air traffic management platform for the UK National Airspace System Replacement Product Delivery Team.
  • Engineers are expected to actively integrate AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude Code into daily workflows for code generation, debugging, and testing.
  • The position requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance to work on mission-critical national infrastructure.

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** Leidos is seeking an AI Software Engineer to work on a high-availability air traffic management platform, requiring expertise in AI-enabled development and real-time systems. The position is based in Gaithersburg, MD, Eagan, MN, or Egg Harbor, NJ, with a hybrid work schedule of three days onsite and two days remote. **

Salary

Base: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI-assisted coding tools experience
  • C, C++, or Ada programming proficiency
  • Real-time multi-threaded system development
  • Linux Red Hat environment familiarity
  • TCP/IP, UDP, SCTP protocol knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Ada programming language preference
  • Hypervisor and virtual machine experience
  • Hardware integration background
  • Cross-team collaboration skills
  • Safety-critical regulated environment experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with 4+ years experience
  • US citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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