Defense Software Engineer (C/C++, Python) – Secret Clearance

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL, is hiring a Software Engineer to develop software for Tactical strike guided munition programs. You will design robust software frameworks, support flight tests, and ensure compliance with safety and RMF standards.

The role involves full-stack architecture and collaboration in a team to deliver modular, reusable software for mission-critical systems. Requires 2+ years of relevant experience and an active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Candidate should have 2+ years of relevant technical experience.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Demonstrable experience with C/C++ required.
• Experience with Python and Java.
• Understanding of software architecture patterns and design principles.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and systems-level thinking.
• Experience with software configuration management principles and techniques, software quality engineering concepts, and good software standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and implementation of full-stack software architecture and design patterns for missile system applications implementing major system functions (i.e. guidance, navigation, control, telemetry, and mission planning).
• Participate in technical reviews, design reviews, and code reviews to ensure quality and compliance.
• Support technical decisions on tools, frameworks, and development approaches.
• Develop software that is designed to promote modularity, reusability, portability, and maintainability requirements.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring coding standards and best practices are applied.
• Direct communication with team members will be required on a frequent basis.
• Support flight test operations and post-test analysis.
• Develop software that adheres to military and aviation standards for safety, cybersecurity, and RMF.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Software architecture

RMF

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent with GPA 3.0+

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Containerization

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Leidos in Huntsville, AL, is hiring a Software Engineer to develop software for Tactical strike guided munition programs. You will design robust software frameworks, support flight tests, and ensure compliance with safety and RMF standards.

The role involves full-stack architecture and collaboration in a team to deliver modular, reusable software for mission-critical systems. Requires 2+ years of relevant experience and an active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.