Software Development Intern

R-00180628

Description

Leidos is seeking Software Development Intern(s) who will be a member of a dynamic team working on the Federal Aviation Administration’s En-Route Automation Modernization ERAM) technology, which is the heart of the Air Transportation System and the pulse of the National Airspace System. ERAM is high availability, high performance system that supports availability at 99.999% across the US Continental Airspace.  ERAM provides benefits for the FAA and the flying public by increased air traffic flow and maintenance concepts that enable it to run continuously 24 x 7 x 365.  

We are seeking an Intern candidate for our infrastructure team, Flight Deck (FDK). FDK Software scope includes: 

• Real-Time Programming on High Availability Systems
•  Multi-threaded programming
• Low Level Operating Systems Customization (RedHat)
• Low level communication software (TCP-IP, UDP, SCTP)
• Support of Common Services utilized by ERAM Application teams
• System Management Concepts
• CAS Integration
• System Maintenance Concepts  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Modernizing the AT control system by improving the availability and performance of the ERAM system.
• Supporting ERAM as it continues to upgrade hardware, software, OS levels, firmware, security, and CAS. Detailed knowledge of Linux OS and OS concepts desirable. 
• Developing and maintaining the FAA air traffic control software on a UNIX/Linux platform.  
• Performing hands on lab testing on the target HW during software development. 
• Consult with SW Leadership and Systems Engineering on solutioning. 
• Development of Productivity Aids and Automation Tools.
• Heavy focus on learning and ability to ask quality questions that add value.  

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering Degree
• Demonstrated Software Development Skills/Capabilities
• Excellent Verbal and Communication Skills
• Flexibility in working across multiple SW languages
• Demonstrated ability to debug and solve problems
• A Strong Desire to Engage, Learn & Improve your Technical Capabilities
• US Citizenship
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work Experience in a Technical organization performing Software Engineering Tasks.
• Flexibility in utilizing different SW languages (Python, Perl, Kornshell, Ada, C, C++, others as needed)
• Familiarity with using the Unix Command line and editors
• Understanding of Operating System & Network Concepts.
• Leadership Skills & Experience
• Presentation Skills.
• Track record of working successfully on group projects. 

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Original Posting: April 13, 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 $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

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 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 .

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