Entry-Level Software Engineer

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to doing the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Entry‑Level Software Engineer to develop high‑performance applications and backend systems supporting advanced sensor and mission systems. This role is ideal for early career engineers who want to build strong software fundamentals while gaining exposure to high‑performance and real‑time systems. We have offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, we provide responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Candidate will support advanced technology radar programs develop user-facing and backend software that interfaces with high-performance sensor and data processing systems. These applications are tightly coupled with real‑time data pipelines and hardware systems, requiring strong understanding of performance, data flow, and system behavior.

Engineers in this role will have opportunities to grow into broader system ownership over time, contributing across application, middleware, and real‑time components as needed.

• Contribute to development of C++ applications and backend systems
• Support integration, testing, and debugging of software
• Assist in improving performance and reliability of systems
• Collaborate with team members across software, systems, and hardware disciplines
• Learn and apply best practices in systems and performance‑oriented software development

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science from an ABET‑accredited school with a strong demonstration of the skills listed below.
• 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 US Citizen.
• Candidate must be able to maintain Secret Clearance.

Candidate must have excellent teamwork skills and possess strong fundamentals in the following:

• Experience with at least one programming language (C++, Java, Python, or similar)
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and core computer science fundamentals
• Exposure to Linux, systems programming, or concurrent programming concepts
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and work across different layers of the software stack
• Academic, internship, or personal project experience developing software

• Exposure to messaging frameworks (e.g., ZeroMQ or similar)
• Exposure to containerization and CI/CD pipelines
• Interest in radar, RF, or sensor systems
• Exposure to tools such as MATLAB or similar for analysis or prototyping

Pay Range: $57,850.00 – $

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.