Leidos is currently seeking a Software Engineer Intern for Summer 2025. The position is located in Colorado Springs, CO.
We are seeking a college technical intern to be part of a team of engineers addressing emerging challenges in Missile Warning Systems. The candidate will be assigned tasks that are relevant and necessary to the successful execution of Leidos contracts. Leidos will provide the candidate with real world experience and technical and career mentorship throughout the internship, which may result in full-time employment opportunities upon graduation.
Primary Responsibilities:
Previous interns supported real design and build of capability as part of an integrated engineering and development team, wrote user interface and software that is in use today, and supported our cybersecurity strategy. In addition to these kinds of tasks, other work assignments, depending on ability and interest, may include developing algorithms and computer models, supporting the software design, benchmarking hardware performance, building user interfaces, and performing software tests.
The position will not require travel out of the Colorado Springs area.
Basic Qualifications:
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Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
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Must be sophomore, junior or senior class level, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
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Must be experienced with Python, and Java.
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Must be available to support full-time internship this summer onsite at our Colorado Springs, CO location.
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The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership ability through community or campus involvement. Most importantly, an entrepreneurial, motivated, self-starter attitude is required.
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US citizenship is required, as well as eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience in one of the following is helpful, but not required: algorithm development, game theory, cybersecurity, autonomy, simulations or communication protocols.
Original Posting:April 4, 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 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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