Junior CEMA Software Engineer

Via Logic LLC; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Lawton, OK is seeking a Junior CEMA Software Engineer to join our local development team and contribute to simulations and tools for radar, C2, and artillery systems. You will design, build, deploy, and maintain mission-critical software supporting defense missions.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in EE/CE/SE/CS, be willing to travel up to 10%, work in Agile environments with CI/CD, proficiency in Python or C++, and the ability to obtain a Final Top-Secret clearance; US citizenship

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field as listed.
• Willing to travel approx. 10% per year to testing locations (CONUS).
• Experience with Agile software development, CI/CD toolchains, and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of software engineers in developing offensive and defensive cyber tools focused on radar, C2, surface-to-air, and artillery systems.
• Develop simulations to emulate threat-representative Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) effects and environments.
• Research current and future cybersecurity threats against military systems.

Skills

Python (OOP)

C++

Agile / DevOps tooling

Scrum

CI/CD toolchains

Git

Jenkins

Artifactory

Atlassian suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical degree

Tools

Atlassian suite

Git

Jenkins

Artifactory

Job description

Leidos is seeking a talented Junior CEMA Software Engineer in Lawton, OK to join our local development team to create unique solutions for complex problems in engineering, spectrum warfare, and defense domains.

As a Junior CEMA Software Engineer, you will bring your passion for software design and development to design, build, deploy, and maintain mission critical solutions that support our customers’ mission objectives.

Our team is primarily in-person in Lawton. Culturally, we place emphasis on trust, respect, asynchronous communication, creativity, and valuing the mission of our customers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support a team of software engineers in developing offensive and defensive cyber tools focused on radar, C2, surface-to-air, and artillery systems.
• Develop simulations to emulate threat-representative Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) effects and environments.
• Research current and future cybersecurity threats against military systems.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical degree.
• Candidate must be willing to travel approx. 10% each year if necessary - moderate travel to testing locations, typically CONUS.
• Experience with Agile software development, CI/CD toolchains, and DevOps (e.g., Atlassian suite, git, Jenkins, Artifactory).
• Proficient in Python (OOP) or C++.
• Experience working as a member of a Scrum team, contributing to iterative development and Agile collaboration.
• Must live in or be willing to relocate to Lawton, OK.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Final Top-Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in software architecture and design.
• Deep understanding of Linux platforms.
• Experience with Modern C++ (17/20) standards.
• Understanding of multi-threaded programming.
• Experience and interest in cybersecurity.
• Experience and interest in fundamental networking implementations and concepts.
• Experience and interest in machine learning and data science.
• Experience with PySide, Qt, or QML for application/UI development
• Experience with the following tools, concepts, and products is a plus:
  • Ubuntu, Red Hat, Kali Linux, or similar
  • Networking Protocols
  • Wireshark

Original Posting:

August 13, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.