Within the Defense Sector, Leidos currently has an opening for a talented Software Engineer to work onsite in our Huntsville office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to develop software for critical counter UAS and missile defense solutions.
This position focuses on supporting the complete software lifecycle of complex defense systems in a Linux environment using languages like C++ and Python. The Software Engineer will develop software within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment, collaborating with multiple stakeholders across a multi-disciplinary team and utilizing software best practices to create unique solutions for complex mission-critical problems.
Primary Responsibilities
Developing software for use in a Linux environment
Developing software in a SAFe environment using Jira and Gitlab
Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to implement desired software functionality
Utilizing software best practices such as peer reviewing and unit testing
Debugging and troubleshooting software in a HWIL setting
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university with 2+ years of experience or Master’s degree
Strong competency in at least C/C++, 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 (systems engineering, electrical engineering, test, etc.) to create a software product
Experience working within an Agile environment (or equivalent)
Experience using tools such as Jira and Gitlab (or equivalent)
Experience developing within Qt IDE (or equivalent)
Experience developing in a Linux environment
Familiarity troubleshooting/testing software in an HWIL environment
Currently living in Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate
Currently holds or has the ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Buildroot and VMWare
Experience using Wireshark and developing software that sends communications over a network (UDP/TCP)
Supporting and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
DoD acquisition processes and methods
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Original Posting:July 17, 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 onlyand 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.
