Junior Software Engineer - UAS Systems & Lab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Junior Software Engineer in Huntsville to join the JSIL Technology and Certification Center within the S3I Directorate. You will aid design, develop, and optimize software for UAS-related systems, collaborating with hardware, network, and software teams to integration efforts.

The role requires 2–4 years of related experience (or 1–2 years with an MS) and hands-on work with Java/C++/C#, scripting, and CI/CD tooling. Onsite work in Huntsville is required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in computer science or related technical degree plus 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or MS degree in computer science or related technical degree plus 1-2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Strong experience with object-oriented programming in multiple languages such as java, C++, and C#.
• Strong experience using Gitlab CI/CD.
• Strong experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell including the automation of system and application installations is required.
• Strong understanding of general computing system architectures and virtual machines/containers.
• Strong command line experience with UNIX based operating system or Windows command line configuration is required.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and projects and to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be willing to work onsite 100%
• Must be a US citizen, possess be able to maintain an active Secret clearance.
• Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Responsibilities

• Software Development & Optimization: Support the design and implementation of software solutions, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code. Assist with efforts in debugging, and optimization for large-scale systems.
• Documentation & Communication: Responsible for creation of detailed technical documentation, including system designs, APIs, and architectural diagrams. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and executives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with managers, hardware engineers, network engineers, and other stakeholders to implement system requirements and ensure seamless integration between software, hardware, and network components.
• Innovation & Technology Evaluation: Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends, new tools, frameworks, and methodologies that improve the development process and system performance.

Skills

Java

C++

C#

Python

Bash

PowerShell

UNIX

GitLab CI/CD

Command line

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

M.S. in Computer Science

Tools

Gradle

GitLab

Atlassian tools

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Junior Software Engineer in Huntsville to join the JSIL Technology and Certification Center within the S3I Directorate. You will aid design, develop, and optimize software for UAS-related systems, collaborating with hardware, network, and software teams to integration efforts.

The role requires 2–4 years of related experience (or 1–2 years with an MS) and hands-on work with Java/C++/C#, scripting, and CI/CD tooling. Onsite work in Huntsville is required.