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Job Description
Leidos Defense is hiring a Software Engineer for onsite work in Huntsville, AL, developing Linux-based counter UAS and missile defense software across the full lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Develop software for use in a Linux environment
- Build and iterate in a SAFe process using Jira and Gitlab
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to implement required software functionality
- Apply software best practices including peer reviewing and unit testing
- Debug and troubleshoot software in an HWIL setting
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (ABET-accredited) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent) with 4+ years of experience
- OR Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience
- Strong competency in at least C/C++ and Python
- Experience supporting software engineering across the full software lifecycle
- Experience with software best practices such as peer reviews, automated testing, and document generation
- Experience collaborating with other functional groups (systems engineering, electrical engineering, test, etc.) to deliver a software product
- Experience working in an Agile environment (or equivalent)
- Experience using tools such as Jira and Gitlab (or equivalent)
- Experience developing with a Qt IDE (or equivalent)
- Experience developing in a Linux environment
- Familiarity with troubleshooting/testing in an HWIL environment
- Currently living in Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Technologies
- C/C++, Python
- Linux, SAFe
- Jira, Gitlab
- Qt IDE
- HWIL, Buildroot, VMware
- Wireshark, UDP/TCP
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Buildroot and VMware
- Experience using Wireshark and developing software that sends communications over a network (UDP/TCP)
- Experience supporting and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and methods
Benefits
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Pay Range
- USD 87,100 - 157,450 per year
Onsite location: Huntsville, AL. Opened: November 6, 2026.
For U.S. positions: Leidos reasonably anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days, with an anticipated close date no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date listed above.
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