Senior Software Engineer

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Defense is seeking a Software Engineer to develop software for counter-UAS and missile-defense solutions. The position supports the complete software lifecycle for complex defense systems in a Linux environment, using languages such as C++ and Python. The engineer works in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment, collaborates with stakeholders across a multidisciplinary team, and applies software engineering best practices to address mission-critical problems. The role is onsite in Leidos’s Huntsville office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university and 8 or more years of experience, or a master’s degree and 6 or more years of experience.
• Strong competency in at least C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with software engineering throughout the software lifecycle.
• Experience with software best practices such as peer reviews, automated testing, and document generation.
• Experience collaborating with other functional groups, such as systems engineering, electrical engineering, and test, to create a software product.
• Experience working in an Agile environment or equivalent.
• Experience using tools such as Jira and GitLab or equivalent.
• Experience developing within the Qt IDE or equivalent.
• Experience developing in a Linux environment.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting or testing software in an HWIL environment.
• Currently living in Huntsville, Alabama, or willing to relocate.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Buildroot and VMware.
• Experience using Wireshark and developing software that sends communications over a network using UDP/TCP.
• Experience supporting and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for use in a Linux environment.
• Develop software in a SAFe environment using Jira and GitLab.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement desired software functionality.
• Use software best practices, including peer reviews and unit testing.
• Debug and troubleshoot software in a hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior