Software Architecture Lead; w​/DoD Secret

Job Overview

Leidos Defense Sensors provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide.

We are seeking a Software Architecture Lead to join the Threat Systems Development Branch of Leidos Defense Sensors. The role focuses on developing foreign threat radar systems, RF sil/hwl simulators, and open-air radar development for the Defense Intelligence Community, the Air Force, and large prime contractors.

In this position, the candidate will serve as a section manager/lead responsible for personnel management, communication with direct reports, task assignment, time‑sheet approval, and performance appraisals. The core technical responsibilities include:

• Development of C++ simulations of radar and missile systems in both software‑based and hardware‑in‑the‑loop configurations for Windows, Linux, and hard real‑time operating systems.
• Development of C# or LAN web‑based custom graphical user‑interface tools to support simulation control and real‑time visualization.
• Integration of simulations into customer software environments through software interface development and plugin development.
• Creation of deployable professional software deliveries with supporting documentation, including version descriptions, test results, and robust installation tools.
• Development of continuous build and test toolsets to perform automated release‑candidate generation and verification.
• Collaboration with external customers to elicit requirements and define project goals.

Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the area.

• 8+ years of relevant experience with a related BS degree or an MS in a related field with 6+ years relevant experience; additional education, experience, and/or training will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience managing software processes and working within a lab environment.
• Experience with customer/stakeholder interaction and technical meetings.
• Expertise with C++ coding and both Windows and Linux operating systems and programming.
• Must be a US citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) Secret clearance.
• Experience leading programs/projects and small teams of software developers/engineers.

Preference will be given to candidates with a working knowledge of radar fundamentals or any of the following:

• C# and WPF
• Visual Studio
• Power Shell
• Matlab
• Atlassian (Bitbucket, JIRA)
• CMake

Pay Range: $ - $

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.