Software Developer
The posting names a TS/SCI clearance.
About the role
Leidos is seeking a TS/SCI cleared Aerospace Engineer to provide technical support for our government customer, supporting the planning, coordination, execution, and assessment of multifaceted activities. The Aerospace Engineer works closely with government personnel, mission partners, and vendor teams to analyze requirements, identify and resolve technical and operational issues, coordinate activities across stakeholders, and track actions through completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides technical analysis and recommendations to support customer decision-making.
- Reviews requirements and documentation and assesses risks and impacts.
- Monitors program and operational activities, and develops briefings, reports, and other technical products.
- Serves as a key coordination point to help ensure customer objectives, technical requirements, and schedules all align with operational needs.
Experience
- BS degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience.
- Aerospace and/or spacecraft engineering experience with designing, assembling, or testing applicable hardware.
- Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary project team that may include engineers, scientists, designers, and technicians.
- An active TS/SCI security clearance is required to be considered for the position. A polygraph is desired.
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Original Posting
October 29, 2026
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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.
Copied from the listing Leidos published, verified 31 Oct 2026.
About Leidos
Leidos's space work: satellite and payload engineering for the Space Force and intelligence space programs, and support at NASA centers, from Huntsville to Kennedy Space Center.
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