Junior Software Engineer
About The Position
Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a self-motivated Software Engineer to work as part of a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. The Threat Systems Development Branch is a group of engineers who specialize in foreign threat radar systems, RF software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) simulators, and open-air radar development. The candidate selected for this position will support projects for the Defense Intelligence Community (IC), Air Force, and large prime contractors. Primary Responsibilities: Utilize DevOps tools like GitLab for CI/CD practices. Implement and enhance complex software systems, including processing-intensive analytics on real-time systems. Collaborate with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations teams to develop RF simulation system backend software. Participate in test, staging, and production deployments, ensuring system reliability and performance. Configure and manage Linux and Windows operating systems, install/load software, troubleshoot, maintain network integrity, and implement system enhancements. Work with multidisciplinary teams to debug problems when integrating threat models.
Requirements
- Candidate must have a BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and 3 years of relevant experience, or 7+ years of overall relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Experience writing object oriented code in C++
- Experience with scripting languages, such as Bash and Python
- Experience with Linux and Windows software development
- Knowledge of cyber-secure software development principles
- Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. (U.S. Citizenship is required)
- Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama area
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of radar and RF principles
- High performance computing – x86 intrinsics, ARM SVE, GPU, etc.
- Experience with Real Time OSs – RT-Linux, INTime, FreeRTOS, Integrity, VXWorks, etc.
- Familiarity with Yocto.
- Understanding of network principles and protocols (ISO/OSI model, TCP/IP, etc.)
- Experience configuring machines to meet NIST, CMMC, and STIG requirements.
- Active Secret or higher security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Utilize DevOps tools like GitLab for CI/CD practices.
- Implement and enhance complex software systems, including processing-intensive analytics on real-time systems.
- Collaborate with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations teams to develop RF simulation system backend software.
- Participate in test, staging, and production deployments, ensuring system reliability and performance.
- Configure and manage Linux and Windows operating systems, install/load software, troubleshoot, maintain network integrity, and implement system enhancements.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to debug problems when integrating threat models.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
