Description
- Meaningful work – Build technology that supports Australian Government services.
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Learn with confidence – Dedicated mentor, buddy and structured development from day one.
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Launch your career – Real engineering experience and flexible work
Build technology that helps Australia work better.
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The software you help develop won't sit on the sidelines. It will support government organisations delivering services that Australians rely on every day. As a Software Engineering Intern at Leidos, you'll contribute to real projects, work alongside experienced engineers and see how secure, high-quality software is built in environments where reliability, governance and trust matter.
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If you're curious, enjoy solving problems and want your work to have genuine purpose, we'd like to hear from you.
About the opportunity
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This internship is designed for students in the penultimate year of a Bachelor degree or higher who want practical software engineering experience while continuing their studies.
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From your first week, you'll work as part of a project team, contributing to software engineering activities. You'll be supported with structured learning, hands-on experience and regular coaching so you can build both your technical capability and professional confidence.
You'll never be expected to figure things out alone. Every intern is supported by:
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a dedicated buddy to help you settle in and navigate day-to-day work
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an experienced mentor who will support your technical and professional development
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on-the-job training with guidance from experienced engineers
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regular feedback and opportunities to learn from multidisciplinary teams.
What you'll do
You'll have the opportunity to:
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contribute to the design, development and testing of software solutions - appropriate and correct algorithms, data structures, database definitions, object classes, inheritance hierarchies, user interfaces and other software components
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write and build clean, maintainable code under the guidance of experienced engineers for software releases, installing and configuring software required for project delivery
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work within modern engineering practices, tools, development environments including writing and reviewing relevant documentation
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collaborate with software engineers, architects, testers and project teams
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learn how software is delivered in secure, highly governed environments supporting Australian Government clients
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write code adhering to secure software development, quality assurance and governance practices
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Meet project deadlines for delivery of software modules
What we're looking for
We're looking for students who:
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are in the penultimate year of a Bachelor degree or higher in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computing or a related discipline
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enjoy learning, collaborating and solving technical problems
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communicate well and work effectively with others
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are curious, proactive, adaptable and open to feedback
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have an interest in building software that delivers real-world outcomes.
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You don't need to know everything before you start. We're looking for potential, a willingness to learn and an interest in developing your skills.
Why join us?
You'll gain more than internship experience.
You'll have the opportunity to:
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work on meaningful projects that make a difference
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learn from experienced software engineers and technical leaders
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receive structured mentoring and career development
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build practical skills that complement your university studies
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be part of an inclusive team where different perspectives are valued
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access flexible working arrangements that support study and wellbeing
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establish networks that can support your future career.
Eligibility
Because of the nature of our work with Australian Government clients:
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you must be an Australian Citizen
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you will be required to successfully obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance as a condition of employment.
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We encourage applications from students with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you're excited by meaningful work and are ready to grow your software engineering career, we'd love to hear from you.
Next Steps
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To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
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Recruitment process – application screening, interview, and background checks.
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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.
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We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team [email protected] 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.
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.
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
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected].
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
