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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Junior Software Specialist/Engineer - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Ridgecrest, CA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $69,550.0 - $125,725.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Business Analytics Applications, Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Information Systems, Computer Programming, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Git, Information Technology, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17819195?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17819195%2FJunior-Software-Specialist-Engineer-California-Ridgecrest ## About the Role As our next Junior Software Specialist/Engineer you will join a diverse team of junior-to-senior software developers, engineers, and scientists to help create unique solutions for complex problems. Our team solves important problems that make a difference and support our customers in the current and future defense of our nation. The ideal developer candidate will also demonstrate experience in and/or enthusiasm toward developing a broader technical capability to support overlapping engineering and scientific disciplines with a particular focus on writing software to solve problems. Candidate will be expected to support multiple tasks in parallel, productively contribute to a team environment, and communicate effectively to management, coworkers, and customers., * Because the candidate may fill various project needs, an interest in working multiple programs with intermediate ability in C++ and Python is expected. * Object-oriented design skills, the ability to create design documentation, requirements specifications, and other technical documentation. * Candidate is also expected to have the ability to work and to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and have familiarity with software development for both Windows and Linux OS., * Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in software engineering, computer science, or an equivalent engineering or science degree with 2+ years of relevant software development experience.Additional education, experience or training will be considered in lieu of degree. * information systems design, development, and analysis encompassing one or more of the following areas of technical expertise: programming, PC application analysis, software development, * Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DOD secret clearance. (U.S. Citizenship is required). * Intermediate ability with C++/Python and experience using version control systems such as Git. * Prior experience with Engineering Software which includes, system designs, development. Programming PC applications, software Development and Systems Integration. * Ability and willingness to work onsite in Ridgecrest California ## Description The Defense Systems Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Junior Software Specialist/Engineer to work in our Ridgecrest, Ca. office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping with the AEWTTR mission. In this mission we provide engineering support for design, modification, and maintenance of ground radar and associated devices for the Navy's Aircrew Electronic Warfare (EW) training capability. Our organization designs, manufactures, integrates, and provides depot level support for a wide variety of EW threat simulation systems that are part of the training infrastructure that ensures our Navy Aircrews are the most effective., * Candidate can expect to work closely with a team of engineers and scientists using primarily C++ and Python to solve problems in a variety of disciplines ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [ Secure Code Superstars: Empowering Developers and Surpassing Security Challenges Together](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/422-secure-code-superstars-empowering-developers-and-surpassing-security-challenges-together) - [Navigating the Future of Junior Developers in Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1280-navigating-the-future-of-junior-developers-in-tech) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023)