Modeling and Simulation Software Developer

Job Description

Leidos' Defense Systems Land Systems is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Software Developer to support missile defense projects within the BMD Simulations and Analysis Portfolio. The role involves developing, creating, and modifying general computer applications software or specialized utility programs, analyzing user needs, and developing software solutions for our customers. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, be a strong team player, and establish solid working relationships with peers and technical staff members.

• Perform high‑level software development functions using C++, Java or similar languages including design, development, troubleshooting, and debugging software programs.
• Collaborate with other experts within the program and in the user community to design, develop, and debug existing software, and to design and develop enhancements that incorporate new capabilities into various components of the existing systems.
• Use sound software engineering principles to ensure that developed code is modifiable, efficient, reliable, understandable, fault tolerant, and reusable, including providing software process management and control throughout the coding portion of the software development process.
• Create and run automated software builds and pipelines in a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environment.
• Contribute to software development activities as a member of an agile team and actively participate in program increment planning, Feature and Story development, Sprint Planning, Demos, Iteration Retrospectives and related team activities.

• Bachelor's degree with 4‑8 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 2‑6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Proficient in C++.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS.
• Experience programming network connections (message generation, formatting, UDP and TCP/IP interfaces).
• Creating and running unit tests.
• Developing software documentation.
• Creating and running automated software builds and pipelines in a CI/CD environment.
• Collaborating with stakeholders and government customers.
• Working within an Agile team environment, including Program Increment Planning, Iteration Planning, Feature and Story development, Sprint Planning, and Iteration Retrospectives.
• Participating in demos for the team and program Sprint reviews.
• Must be a U.S. citizen who is able to maintain an active secret clearance.
• Full‑time onsite support.
• Must be a resident of the North Alabama area.

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies, such as the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and application of the Agile methodologies within a technical/engineering environment.
• Experience developing and/or supporting CI/CD pipelines (Ansible, Jenkins).
• Experience with Python or Java and user interfaces.
• Familiarity with Jira – issue tracking and agile project management, or similar tool.
• Experience with multi‑core and multi‑threaded programming.
• Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Missile Defense.

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $

Benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement.

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.