Senior Software Engineer

Leidos is seeking a talented Senior
Software Engineer to join a multi‑disciplinary team within a matrixed organization to create unique solutions for complex problems, specifically regarding missile defense systems. With offices across the United States engaging in defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost‑effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

The Senior Software Engineer will support the software lifecycle of complex software systems. This includes developing software in a Linux environment using languages such as C++ or Python. The selected candidate will develop in an Agile Scrum environment with Dev Sec Ops , collaborate with multiple stakeholders and utilize software best practices.

• Developing software for use in a Linux environment
• Developing software in an Agile Scrum 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

• A Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET‑accredited university with 12+ years of experience or an MS with 10+ years of experience.
• 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.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

• 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.
• Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville‑North Alabama, AL area.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.