Leidos

Senior Software Engineer

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3 days ago
Huntsville, AL, USASenior
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Base Salary

$131k - $237k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Develop software for critical counter-UAS and missile defense solutions in a Linux environment.
  • Develop software using C/C++ and Python throughout the software lifecycle.
  • Work in a SAFe environment using Jira and GitLab.
  • Collaborate with systems engineering, electrical engineering, test, and other multidisciplinary groups.
  • Apply software best practices including peer reviews, automated testing, and documentation.
  • Debug and troubleshoot software in a hardware-in-the-loop environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university with 12+ years of experience, or a master’s degree with 10+ years of experience.
  • Strong competency in at least C/C++ and Python.
  • Experience with software engineering throughout the software lifecycle.
  • Experience with peer reviews, automated testing, and document generation.
  • Experience collaborating with multiple functional groups to create software products.
  • Experience working in an Agile environment or equivalent.
  • Experience using Jira and GitLab or equivalent tools.
  • Experience developing within Qt IDE or equivalent.
  • Experience developing in a Linux environment.
  • Familiarity with troubleshooting and testing software in a hardware-in-the-loop environment.
  • Must currently live in Huntsville, Alabama or be willing to relocate.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
  • Preferred: experience with Buildroot, VMware, Wireshark, UDP/TCP network communications, CI/CD pipeline support, and DoD acquisition processes.

Benefits

  • Onsite work in the Huntsville, Alabama office.
  • The anticipated posting close date is no earlier than three days after November 6, 2026.
  • Pay range is $131,300 to $237,350 annually.

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About Leidos

10,000+ employees

Leidos builds and operates technology and engineering solutions for defense, intelligence, civil, and health agencies, including systems integration, cyber, enterprise IT, sensors, and healthcare IT. It primarily sells through government contracts and long-term programs, plus managed services and mission software. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos is a Fortune 500 public company on the NYSE; customers include U.S. defense and intelligence agencies and civil bodies such as the FAA.

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