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Senior Software Developer

LeidosGaithersburg, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 8 Apr 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

You can make a significant impact on national security by developing cutting-edge sonar tactical decision aids for the U.S. Navy, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies in a hybrid work environment. This role offers excellent growth potential with opportunities to expand your technical expertise and mentor a high-performing team, making it ideal for driven developers seeking meaningful challenges and career advancement. Join Leidos and contribute to mission-critical work while enjoying competitive compensation and a collaborative culture.

Quick Overview

Salary
$107.9k - $195.1k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Senior Software Developer | Gaithersburg, MD, United States | Hybrid | $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 This employer is a reputable leader in designing and delivering complex system-of-systems solutions for critical simulation and training applications. They are seeking a seasoned developer to contribute to advanced sonar tactical decision aid systems, directly impacting national security. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies within a high-performing team dedicated to meaningful work and continuous skill development. The Role • Design, develop, and enhance Tactical Signature Guidance (TSG) systems, including sonar tactical decision aids (TDAs). • Troubleshoot and resolve complex software challenges with innovative solutions. • Mentor a distributed team of developers within an agile framework. • Collaborate with a program of over 50 members on mission-critical software. • Support hardware system configuration and integration efforts. • Drive process improvements and introduce innovative workflows. What You'll Need • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Science, Computer Science, or equivalent. • Minimum 7 years of experience developing real-time acoustic signal processing algorithms, parallel processing, SOA, or signal processing systems. • Proficiency in Java and C++ is required. • At least 5 years of experience with sonar and/or Navy Command and Control (C2) systems. • Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. • IAT Level I or higher certification, or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire. What's On Offer • Opportunity to work on mission-critical systems with a tangible impact on national security. • Continuous learning and skill development with exposure to new technologies like Angular, Rust, or Scala. • Collaborative, high-performing team environment. • Engaging work that involves solving complex problems and driving innovation. Apply via Haystack today!

Skills

Rust
Scala
Agile
Angular
C++
Java

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