Junior Software Developer

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Uncrewed Systems Integration and Test is seeking a motivated and ambitious Junior Software Engineer to join the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center – Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) Technology and Certification Center. This position collaborates with subject matter experts in the requirements, design, development, and implementation of UAS related software. Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.

Requirements

BS degree in computer science or related technical degree plus 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or MS degree in computer science or related technical degree plus 1-2 years of prior relevant experience.
Strong experience with object-oriented programming in multiple languages such as java, C++, and C#.
Strong experience using Gitlab CI/CD.
Strong experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell including the automation of system and application installations is required.
Strong understanding of general computing system architectures and virtual machines/containers.
Strong command line experience with UNIX based operating system or Windows command line configuration is required.
Strong analytical and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and projects and to work independently
1-year+ professional software development experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be a US citizen, possess and able to maintain an active Secret clearance.
Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Atlassian workflow management software.
Experience with software development and testing
Experience with Uncrewed Aircraft Systems.
Experience using Gradle.
Willingness to be hands-on with the hardware away from assigned desk.

Responsibilities

Support the design and implementation of software solutions, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code.
Assist with efforts in debugging, and optimization for large-scale systems.
Responsible for creation of detailed technical documentation, including system designs, APIs, and architectural diagrams.
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and executives.
Collaborate with managers, hardware engineers, network engineers, and other stakeholders to implement system requirements and ensure seamless integration between software, hardware, and network components.
Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends, new tools, frameworks, and methodologies that improve the development process and system performance.