Software Engineer, DevOps, Embedded Software Engineer

Leidos Defense is seeking a talented Software Engineer to work onsite in our Huntsville office. The role involves developing software for critical counter UAS and missile defense solutions in a Linux environment, using languages such as C++ and Python within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

• Develop software for use in a Linux environment.
• Develop software in a SAFe environment using Jira and Gitlab.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to implement desired software functionality.
• Utilize software best practices such as peer reviewing and unit testing.
• Debug and troubleshoot software in a HWIL setting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET‑accredited university with 4+ years of experience OR Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience.
• Strong competency in at least C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with software engineering throughout the software lifecycle.
• Experience with software best practices such as peer reviews, automated testing, and documentation generation.
• Experience collaborating with other functional groups (systems engineering, electrical engineering, test, etc.) to create a software product.
• Experience working within an Agile environment.
• Experience using tools such as Jira and Gitlab.
• Experience developing within Qt IDE.
• Experience developing in a Linux environment.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting/testing software in an HWIL environment.
• Currently living in Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate.
• Currently holds or has the ability to obtain 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.

Pay Range: $87,100.00 – $.

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.