Junior Software Engineer — Build Mission-Critical Software
Leidos
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Laurel, MD · Posted October 28, 2026
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About the job
Leidos is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join a team developing, maintaining, and enhancing software systems supporting critical mission needs in Laurel, Maryland. This is an early-career role offering hands-on software development experience within a collaborative...