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Lead Software Engineer
Leidos
Arlington, VAPosted Aug 1, 2026 · 2d ago$87k – $157k
Full-time$87k – $157kLeadOn-siteDefense
About this role
Join Leidos as a Lead Software Engineer in Arlington, VA, to develop cutting-edge autonomous ship technology for the US Government. You will be part of an Agile Scrum team, designing, building, and testing software for critical maritime programs, guiding the transformation of vessels into autonomous platforms.
What we are looking for
6- Lead software development for unmanned and autonomous ship technology
- Design, build, and test software for critical maritime programs
- Guide the transformation of existing vessels into autonomous platforms
- Mentor and coach junior engineers
- Collaborate with client stakeholders and drive process improvements
- Analyze, design, code, and update software for new features and performance
Skills mentioned
8PythonC++JavaSQLDockerKubernetesLinuxPostgreSQL
Work authorization
No visa sponsorship is available.
Must be authorized to work without sponsorship.
Requires a Secret security clearance.