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Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!
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Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Junior CEMA Software Engineer in Lawton, OK to join our local development team to create unique solutions for complex problems in engineering, spectrum warfare, and defense domains.
As a Junior CEMA Software Engineer, you will bring your passion of software design and development to design, build, deploy, and maintain mission critical solutions that support our customers’ mission objectives.
Our team is primarily in-person in Lawton. Culturally, we place emphasis on trust, respect, asynchronous communication, creativity, and valuing the mission of our customers.
Primary Responsibilities
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Support a team of software engineers in developing offensive and defensive cyber tools focused on radar, C2, surface-to-air, and artillery systems.
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Develop simulations to emulate threat-representative Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) effects and environments.
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Research current and future cybersecurity threats against military systems.
Basic Qualifications
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Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical degree.
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BS degree with 2+ years of software engineering relevant experience, or MS degree in lieu of the 2 years experience.
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Candidate must be willing to travel approx. 10% each year if necessary — moderate travel to testing locations, typically CONUS.
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Must live in or be willing to relocate to Lawton, OK.
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Candidate must be a US Citizen and meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Final Top-Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive experience with software engineering and should be prepared to demonstrate:
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Experience in software architecture and design
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Proficient in Python or C++
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Deep understanding of Linux platforms
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Experience and interest in cybersecurity
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Experience and interest in fundamental networking implementations and concepts
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Experience and interest in machine learning and data science
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Experience with Agile software development, CI/CD toolchains, and DevOps (e.g., Atlassian suite, git, Jenkins, Artifactory)
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Experience with the following tools, concepts, and products is a plus:
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Ubuntu, Red Hat, Kali Linux, or similar
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Networking Protocols
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Wireshark
Original Posting:April 7, 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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00
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.
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For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world.
OUR MISSION
Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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