Within the Defense Sector, the Software Engineering Applications Department at Leidos currently has an opening for a talented Software Engineer to work in our Huntsville office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to help develop software for tactical strike, sensors, CUAS, and UAS solutions.
This position focuses on the development of robust, innovative software frameworks, as well as the fielding, support, and maintenance of software products. Software products range from analysis tools/simulations, mission planning software, and components of mission-critical systems.
Primary Responsibilities
Design and develop robust C++, C#, and Python software under the direction of a senior software engineer.
Assist with creating and executing unit and integration tests on software components.
Perform as part of an agile software development team for tasking and progress reporting.
Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge with the team.
Troubleshoot and resolve application issues and bugs in a timely manner.
Other software development duties as assigned.
Use GitLab software pipeline for performing configuration management and automated testing
Direct communication with customers, end users, and team members will be required on a frequent basis.
Basic Qualifications
Candidate must possess at least a bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Candidate should have 2+ years of relevant technical experience or or MS degree with less than 2 years
Have a proven track record of implementing software development principles.
Candidate must demonstrate a strong competency in software development in C++ and/or C#.
Have experience writing unit and integration tests with unit test frameworks.
Possess an aptitude for the technical skills required for software development, configuration management, and software quality engineering concepts.
Have strong analytical and process improvement skills along with a personal drive for details and quality workmanship.
Possess an aptitude for the technical skills required for software test and software quality engineering concepts.
Demonstrate familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Have good communication skills.
Must be a resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to the Huntsville-North Alabama area.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with applicable industry standards (MIL-STD-882E) is a plus.
Candidate is expected to accept constructive feedback from more senior software team members.
The ability to work across multiple products under development by multiple small teams is highly desirable.
Security Clearance Qualifications:
Original Posting:July 2, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
