Software Engineer - Mission Software Solutions - VIC ACT On-siteThis role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and an active TSPVAbout Leidos Australia At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life. Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter. Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work. This includes: Flex Your Way - Tailor work to your life with options including Life Days (up to 12 extra days off per year), part-time arrangements, job sharing, and compressed hours. Wellbeing That Matters - Free access to Headspace and MeQuilibrium, plus dedicated wellness spaces to support your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. Learn Without Limits - Access over 120,000 on-demand courses, alongside technical, project management, leadership, and professional development opportunities. Work That Makes an Impact - Contribute to nationally significant projects that matter, solve complex challenges, and accelerate your career through unique growth opportunities. Build Your Future - Whether you're deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we'll invest in your development every step of the way. And Much More - These are just a few of the ways we invest in our people and help them thrive. About the Team The Mission Software Solutions business delivers customised and off-the-shelf software solutions to Defence, Intelligence and other Government customers. We develop and support technologies that address complex operational challenges, delivering trusted capabilities where quality, reliability and mission success are critical. Working as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, you'll collaborate with software engineers, architects, business analysts and customers to ensure high-quality software solutions are delivered to support mission-critical outcomes.The OpportunityWe are seeking a Software Engineer to join our growing team in either Melbourne, Victoria or Canberra. This is an on-site role supporting work within a secure environment.You will contribute across the software development lifecycle, applying sound engineering principles to design, develop, test, integrate and deploy quality software solutions. You will work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to solve complex problems and deliver outcomes aligned with customer goals.This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex and meaningful projects while expanding your software engineering capability in a collaborative delivery environment.About YouYou are a quality-focused software engineer who enjoys solving problems, learning new technologies and contributing to shared team objectives. You apply disciplined engineering and testing practices and understand the importance of reliable, secure and maintainable software.You communicate clearly, work constructively with others and can adapt between tasks as delivery priorities change. Most importantly, you are committed to customer goals and take pride in delivering software that makes a difference.Essential for this role: Design innovative software solutions to complex problems.Participate in and lead agile story development and estimation.Contribute to Continuous Integration and automation.Integrate and deploy complex systems using SecDevOps practices.Undertake web-focused User Interface development and User Experience evolution.Research, prototype, investigate and develop technologies and systems.Apply solid software engineering principles, coding standards and secure development practices.Develop and maintain unit and integration tests and contribute to test automation.Investigate defects, undertake root-cause analysis and implement effective fixes.Produce and maintain clear technical documentation.Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and customer stakeholders to deliver shared objectives.Essential for this RoleUnderstanding of Agile software delivery.The ability to apply solid engineering principles to software development.A focus on quality software development.A good understanding of testing principles and a commitment to achieving bug-free software.The ability to work collaboratively within a team on shared objectives.A commitment to customer goals.Adaptability to switch between tasks as directed.Clear written and verbal communication skills.Ability to analyse problems and develop practical software solutions.Advantageous, but Not EssentialFull-stack development with technology stacks including React, Angular, .NET and Java.Integration with external systems and applications using REST APIs, integration protocols, JSON and XML.Integration and customisation of open source technologies such as NiFi, Kafka, Elastic (ELK) Stack and Solr.CI/CD tools and technologies and infrastructure as code, including Ansible, GitLab and Git.Containerisation using Docker and Kubernetes.Jira and Confluence.Linux and Windows environments.This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and an active TSPVApplicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.What to Expect When You ApplyOur hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage.You can expect:An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team.An interview with the hiring manager or interview panel.Any role-specific assessment, technical discussion or customer step required for the position.We'll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you'll meet and how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.Ready to Explore What's Possible?If you're passionate about software quality and want to work on meaningful projects that support Australia's Defence and Government sectors, we'd love to hear from you. Apply via the Apply Now button with your resume.For a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity, please contact Paul Bui, Talent Acquisition Advisor.If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: 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: 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.
About Leidos AustraliaAt Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life.
Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter.
Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work.
This includes:Flex Your Way - Tailor work to your life with options including Life Days (up to 12 extra days off per year), part-time arrangements, job sharing, and compressed hours.Wellbeing That Matters - Free access to Headspace and MeQuilibrium, plus dedicated wellness spaces to support your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.Learn Without Limits - Access over 120,000 on-demand courses, alongside technical, project management, leadership, and professional development opportunities.Work That Makes an Impact - Contribute to nationally significant projects that matter, solve complex challenges, and accelerate your career through unique growth opportunities.Build Your Future - Whether you're deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we'll invest in your development every step of the way.And Much More - These are just a few of the ways we invest in our people and help them thrive.
About the TeamYou'll join a team where people work with integrity, inclusion, innovation, agility, collaboration and commitment. In practice, that means sharing ownership, solving complex problems together and staying connected to the customer context, the purpose behind the work and how each role contributes to meaningful outcomes.
Mission Software Systems (MSS) brings together expertise across intelligence, software, and cloud to deliver end-to-end capability supporting the full intelligence lifecycle, from planning through to dissemination and feedback. The team fosters a culture of innovation, leveraging modern engineering practices and shared infrastructure to rapidly build, test, and deploy software solutions across a range of environments, including cloud. MSS also plays a key role in advancing technology modernisation within Government, delivering scalable and adaptable solutions for complex enterprise challenges.
The OpportunityAs a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and enhancing software capabilities that support complex Defence and mission-critical programs. Working within a collaborative Agile environment, you will contribute to the design, integration and sustainment of simulation software that enables system analysis, verification and operational decision-making.
In this role, you will:Design, develop and integrate software features for a modern microservices-based distributed system, working across technologies including Golang, TypeScript, Python, Kubernetes and Docker.Collaborate with systems engineers, test engineers, software specialists, subject matter experts and customer stakeholders to translate operational requirements and system behaviours into high-quality software solutions.Support the verification and validation of complex Defence capabilities through the development of software components, interfaces, supporting tools and engineering test cases, while analysing outputs and communicating technical findings.Contribute to the ongoing improvement of engineering practices through peer reviews, automated testing, configuration management and Agile delivery activities, helping to ensure reliable, scalable and maintainable software solutions.
About YouYou are a Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver meaningful outcomes. You bring a combination of software development expertise, analytical thinking and collaboration skills, enabling you to work effectively across technical teams and customer environments.
Essential for this role:Experience across software design, development, integration, testing and troubleshooting within complex software environments.Proficiency in Golang, TypeScript, Python, Java or a comparable programming language.Experience developing and integrating APIs, services, interfaces or technical data exchange solutions.Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Kubernetes and/or Docker.Experience using Git or equivalent source-control systems and participating in peer-review processes.Ability to investigate software defects, analyse logs and interpret simulation or system outputs to identify and resolve technical issues.Experience producing software design documentation, interface specifications and test artefacts.Experience working within Agile delivery environments and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to a range of audiences.Relevant tertiary qualifications in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. Advantageous:Experience within Defence, aerospace, command and control, communications, sensor or mission-system environments.Experience integrating software with complex, software-intensive systems, test environments or simulation platforms.Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices and modern software delivery toolsets.Experience using tools such as DOORS, Jazz, Jira or Confluence.Experience developing web applications using Angular.Working knowledge of PostgreSQL or similar database technologies.Familiarity with Defence technologies and protocols, including IFF and Link 16.Experience in software performance profiling, optimisation and system tuning.Ability to facilitate technical workshops, present findings and engage effectively with customers and stakeholders.
This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold an NV-1 security clearance.
If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply. We value different experiences and are interested in the capability and potential you could bring.
What to Expect When You ApplyOur hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage. You can expect:An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition teamAn interview with the hiring manager or interview panelAny role-specific assessment, technical discussion or customer step required for the position
We'll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you'll meet and how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.
Ready to explore what's possible?If this sounds like a role where you can make an impact and continue to grow, we'd like to hear from you. Please apply via the "Apply Now" button with your resume. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact Praveena Sundarakumar, Talent Acquisition.If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: 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: 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.
The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos is seeking a Project Manager to support the program's service processes, projects and procedures. The Project Manager is the focal point on service planning and performance coordination with other enterprise IT service providers and with the appropriate stakeholders to determine service specific changes needed throughout the life of the Service via Service Fulfillment, and execution of Network Connectivity Service requests. This position works closely with program Site Lead, program leadership, customer leadership, and representatives of other IT service providers under the customer's IT ecosystem. The job duties of the Project Manager (SBL) are as follows: Go-to person on site on behalf of the program for communication behind Program SBLs, Project Managers who act as the final point of contact, ensuring that any complicated endeavors during system development/implementation are solved immediately. Ensure all engineering and operation systems work together, from managing business and management aspects to making sure each part is engineered correctly to meet functional and technical requirements taking into consideration customer requirements. Identify and coordinate with all stakeholders to communicate and resolve problems within specific projects and service offerings (people, process and/or technology) as they are identified. Support and lead cross-functional team/s to drive shared accountability, and mutual commitment to program delivery and objectives for Network Connectivity Service requests and program projects. Serve as the contact for program information, manage key relationships and host reviews for site and enterprise projects. Support and establish standards for performance and measuring progress towards goals. Ensure that timely and accurate milestone reviews and routine reports are conducted on assigned projects. Use these tools to expose risks and issues and develop action plans to mitigate risks and resolve issues. Lead escalations and communication on program status and issues to associates in technical, non-technical, and executive leadership functions. Understand and implement service area long-term strategy as it applies to the program alongside of the program defined network service area SBLs and program leadership. Basic Requirements TS SCI with current Poly to be consideredCandidate must have 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 8 years, master's and 10 years, bachelor's and 12 years, associates and 14 years or HS diploma and 16 years. Excellent communication, personal and governance skills, allowing them to resolve problems and manage projects from the beginning until completion with exceptional efficiency. Qualified candidates will have a background in IT, computer systems engineering, systems engineering and analysis, or project management. Thrive within a highly dynamic and changing environment while adapting and managing shifting customer priorities. Experience with service or product management. Exceptional organizational and critical thinking skills Experience with stakeholder management Desired qualifications: Expertise within a defined network service area. Such expertise would include network engineering, network security or network monitoring. Demonstrated expert ability to effectively work with senior and executive level government staff. Project Management experience If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: 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: 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.
Senior Software EngineerJoin Leidos & work on AGO GEO SPACES mission critical networksSecurity Clearance: TSPV + DISA, located in Canberra Multiple roles on offer both permanent and a number of 9-month max term positions Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here Accrue up to an extra 12 days of leave per year through our Life Days program. Work with world leading technology business at the forefront of innovation.We're a 'Family Friendly' certified workplace - we understand the often many and varied roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them. Do Work That Matters Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world's toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets. Your New Role and Responsibilities As a talented member of our software engineering team, you will provide innovative and high-value solutions to a variety of complex technical challenges for our customer to build a large-scale information integration system.Involved in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) that includes planning, design, development and testing, you will be frequently applying a broad range of tools and latest technologies, and exploring creative ways and new approaches to implementing software solutions.You will be an established software engineer with extensive experience in Java, JavaScript, application frameworks, API services development, secure development practices, and enterprise integration patterns and products.Key responsibilities include:Lead and contribute to software prototyping, design, development, and engineering approach selectionCollaborate with Systems Engineers to analyze, define, and implement requirementsPerform software development activities including coding, unit testing, integration, and system testingCustomize and integrate tools, and support system release and deploymentEnsure software quality by adhering to defined engineering processes and best practicesMentor junior engineers and participate in research, development, and continuous improvement initiativesWhat You'll Bring to Make An Impact Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience and training)Proactive, business-aware professional able to identify issues, build relationships, and drive objectivesExperience in a senior role within an engineering or project environmentExperience developing or supporting geospatial systemsStrong knowledge of Agile/Kanban methodologies and modern DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes)Experience integrating and customizing systems using open-source technologies, REST/SOAP/messaging, and tools such as JIRA and ConfluenceDon't worry if you don't tick all the boxes - if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application. We're most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go. This role does requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold an active TSPV Clearance, accompanied by the ability to be successful for a DISA/OSA. Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It's about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase - Chief Executive, Leidos Australia. Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community. Next Steps To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page. Recruitment process - 1 virtual interview or 1 face to face, a psychometric test & background checks. Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team if you'd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: 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: 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.
