Software Engineer; Mid-Level

Primary Responsibilities

• Work closely with a team of engineers and scientists to write software (using primarily C++ and Python) to solve problems in a variety of disciplines, including EO/IR sensor systems.
• Interface and troubleshoot with hardware via Ethernet, USB, RS-232, high‑speed I/O, etc.
• Work and communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team while developing both Windows and Linux operating systems.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in software engineering, computer science, or an equivalent engineering or science degree with relevant software‑related experience plus 4–8 years of experience in a related field OR Master’s degree in the same fields with relevant experience plus 2–6 years of experience in a related field.
• Intermediate ability in C++ and Python.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville‑North Alabama, AL area.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and possess (or be able to obtain and maintain) a Final Secret clearance.

• Active SECRET clearance or higher.
• Experience with camera interfaces such as Camera Link, CoaXPress, GigE Vision, etc.
• Familiarity or interest in EO/IR phenomenology and experience with image processing.
• Experience with GPU programming and/or CUDA programming.
• Experience with developing AI/ML solutions.
• Experience with building systems such as CMake.

Pay Range $87,100.00 – $

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement. More details are available at

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.