Software Engineer Intern

Description

Come put your software engineering skills into action! Leidos has immediate internship opportunities for Software Engineers to work in Omaha, NE in Summer 2026. In this role, you will join a dynamic team that is singularly focused on providing world-class solutions to our customers in a collaborative and inclusive environment that leverages Scrum-based software development methodologies and tools. For consideration, you must be a US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

As a key part of the team, you will support the air-vehicle planning system (APS) and Mission Planning Analysis and Common Services (MPACS) contracts for United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). APS and MPACS provides USSTRATCOM with force-level aircraft and cruise-missile planning and quality analysis capabilities through advanced textual and geospatial visualizations.

Primary Responsibilities

Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug mission critical software source code using modern software development languages and tools, such as java.

Participate in the full software development lifecycle, working within broadly defined parameters.

Use Jira, Confluence, Nexus, Stash-Git / Subversion development operations, collaboration and source control tools.

Support creation and updating of all relevant documentation and specifications for design, development and testing.

Identify potential roadblocks and develop around them.

Plan and estimate development tasks and work to improve performance metrics.

Develop maintainable code that matches specification.

Perform unit testing of code, including manipulation of data for analysis of system requirements.

Own delivery of small parts of a system or application.

Work closely with other engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development.

Build software solutions where the solution is not always well defined but always considers the customer first.

Basic Qualifications

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 0+ years of experience.

Experience with Java and object-oriented programming (applicants may be tested).

Solid understanding of software development process fundamentals.

Strong, self-motivated desire to learn new programming languages, tools, frameworks, and techniques.

Familiarity with basic web technologies including HTML, CSS, XML, SOAP, WSDL, REST, JSON, and JavaScript.

US Citizenship and must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with web application technologies, such as Apache Tomcat, JBoss, etc.

Knowledge of a version control system (e.g., Git).

Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies.

Familiarity with multiple operating systems (Mac OSX, Windows, LINUX, etc.).

Familiarity with at least one Relational Database Management System (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.).

Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint).

Active DoD security clearance.

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting : October 10, 2025

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 $46,800.00 - $84,600.00

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.

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 .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com / careers / pay-benefits .

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Commitment to Non-Descrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.