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# Software Engineer/Developer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Englewood, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Lifecycle Management, Bash Shell, Unix, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Engineering, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), High Performance Computing
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9010476/software-engineerdeveloper

## About the Role

* U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI with a polygraph required
 * Typically requires BS and 4 - 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 - 6 years of prior relevant experience
 * Current DoD 8570 certification applicable to the position (typically Security+)
 * Unix, Linux, and/or Windows based OS and application management
 * Experience with constructive, collaborative approach
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 * Ability to work collaboratively and constructively with other leaders, * Mission-specific technical knowledge and operations experience (incl. DEC VMS and/or Alpha)
 * Proven experience and proficiency with one or more of the following disciplines in an enterprise environment:
 + Unix, Linux, and/or Windows based OS and application management
 + Script development and implementation (e.g. PyThon, BaSH, XML)
 + Troubleshooting of complex and interconnected systems
 + Usage and support of Enterprise Maintenance Management tool(s)
 * Ability to develop technical solutions through deep analysis and understanding of impact to the end-product/solution
 * Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment to achieve day-to-day objectives that significantly impact operational results and deliverables
 * Deep understanding and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of domain related mission operations and a broad understanding of dependent domains

## Description

OPSSENTINEL has an opening for a Software Engineer/Developer in support of various lab systems in Englewood, CO. The successful candidate will be required to function as an integral member of a highly proficient and technically competent team of System Engineers and will have expertise in the rapid development of classified tools, algorithms, and prototype capabilities to support quick-response R&D against emerging intelligence issues., * Engineer, test, and develop tool prototypes to advance multi-INT processing technologies, analysis support, and mission operations

 * Leverage proficiency in software development using industry standards, open source, and emerging toolsets to perform multi-INT rapid prototyping, experiment support, and tool development
 * Support Enterprise lab efforts to innovate in high performance computing incorporating graphics processing units (GPU)
 * Employ knowledge and experience in multiple formats, imagery server development, web service interfaces, and tool-suites to perform R&D for proof-of-concept experiments
 * Transition prototyping technologies into operational use
 * Other related supporting duties as required


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