Junior Software Engineer - Huntsville, AL

VetJobs; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a Software Engineer to build high-performance applications and backend systems for sensors and mission systems, with opportunities to grow into system-level and real-time development. Based in Huntsville, AL, the team works across defense, space, cyber and commercial fields.

The role involves developing training software for unmanned aerial systems, collaborating with teammates to design features, fix bugs, and write tests in C++, .NET, and C#.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of applicable experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Clearance.
• Experience with Linux, C#, SCM, and Databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop training software solutions for Unmanned Aerial Systems simulation.
• Design and implement new features, fix bugs, perform peer reviews, write tests, and analyze new technologies.

Skills

Linux

C#

SCM

Databases

Networking

Scripting

DevOps/CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's

Tools

Git SCM

Podman/Docker

Protobuf

Postgres/SQL

Kubernetes

Helm

OpenShift

Job description

Job Description

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Software Engineer to develop high-performance applications and backend systems supporting advanced sensors and mission systems. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy building performant software today while growing into broader system-level and real-time development over time. 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!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions.

We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Primary Responsibilities

In this mission we develop training software solutions for our customers in the area of Unmanned Aerial Systems simulation. We use our skills to design and implement new features, fix bugs, perform peer reviews, write tests, analyze new technologies and best practices, and collaborate with other teammates. We develop solutions in C++, .NET, and C#. The team follows Agile software practices, shares a passion for solving complex problems, delivering exceptional software, improving software development processes, and exceeding customer expectations.

Auto req ID

483534BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of applicable experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Clearance.

Experience in the following technologies

• Linux
• C#
• SCM
• Databases

Experience in the following concepts

• Units Tests
• Code Reviews
• Documentation/Writing Skills
• Communication
• Networking
• Scripting
• DevOps/Continuous Integration Continuous Development

Preferred experience in the following technologies

• Git SCM
• Podman/Docker in air-gapped environments
• Protobuf
• Postgres/SQL
• Kubernetes
• Helm
• OpenShift

Preferred experience in the following concepts

• Containerization
• Asynchronous Development
• Distributed Systems
• API Design
• VM Management
• Experience managing databases within a cluster

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Clearance.

City

Huntsville

State

Alabama

Job Category

Information Technology

Job Code

IT Information Technology

Affiliate Sponsor

Leidos

Salary Range

$60,000-$75,000

Pay Range

• Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00
• 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.