Software Engineer Intern

The National Security Sector at Leidos is seeking a motivated and talented Software Engineer Intern to join our team on-site at Eglin AFB FL in support of the Joint Staff J6 Joint Assessment Division (JAD) starting in Summer 2026. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to system-of-systems interoperability assessments and advance Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) data-centricity initiatives. As an intern you will work alongside experienced software engineers data scientists and analysts applying your skills to solve real-world challenges and gain valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic and impactful environment. You will contribute to delivering actionable insights to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff directly enhancing Joint Force capabilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior engineers to design develop test and deploy software solutions.

• Write clean well-documented and testable code following established coding standards.

• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.

• Contribute to the development of new features and enhancements for existing products.

• Debug and troubleshoot software issues identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.

• Work within an agile development environment participating in sprint planning daily stand-ups and retrospectives.

• Contribute to documentation including technical specifications and user guides.

• Learn and adapt to new technologies and development methodologies.

• Potentially work on automating processes creating scripts and improving efficiency of workflows.

• Proactively identify areas for improvement and suggest innovative solutions.

• Research and explore new technologies and create prototypes to demonstrate their potential.

Example Project Areas

• Web Development: Building and improving web applications using React for user interfaces.

• Backend Development: Developing and maintaining backend services using C# and MySQL relational databases.

• Specialized Data Parsing & Interpretation: Develop software to parse and interpret data adhering to specific military standards.

• Networking and Data Protocol Interfacing: Design implement and test code to interface with different data protocols such as TCP/IP HTTP/HTTPS UDP gRPC Serial Communications and Custom Protocols.

• Desktop application development: Debug or develop new features in standalone Windows desktop applications.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field.

• Strong understanding of fundamental programming concepts and data structures.

• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as C# Java C or JavaScript.

• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g. MySQL Microsoft SQL Server PostgreSQL).

• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with web development frameworks such as React Angular or .

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or GCP.

• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

• Knowledge of software testing methodologies.

• Understanding of object-oriented programming principles.

• Understanding of networking fundamentals including IP addressing ports sockets and network layers.

• Familiarity with data serialization formats such as JSON XML and Protobuf.

• Some experience with APIs and client/server architecture is beneficial.

At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.

If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.

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The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.