Missile Systems Software Engineer – Kinetic Effects

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a talented Software Engineer in Huntsville to develop software for Tactical strike guided munition programs. You will create robust software frameworks and support fielding, maintenance, and mission-critical components such as analysis tools and mission planning software.

The role emphasizes full-stack design, system-level thinking, and collaboration with customers and engineers. Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0+
• 4+ years of relevant technical experience
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
• Proven experience with C/C++
• Experience with Python and Java
• Strong software architecture understanding
• Excellent communication with leadership and customers

Responsibilities

• Design and implement full-stack software for missile system applications (guidance, navigation, control, telemetry, mission planning).
• Participate in design, code, and technical reviews to ensure quality and compliance.
• Support decisions on tools, frameworks, and development approaches.
• Mentor and develop junior software engineers.
• Ensure modular, reusable, portable, and maintainable software design.
• Engage in code reviews and enforce coding standards.
• Communicate with customers and team members regularly.
• Support flight test operations and post-test analysis.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Software architecture

Mentor teammates

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Containerization

Microservices

MBSE

SysML

Job description

Leidos is seeking a talented Software Engineer in Huntsville to develop software for Tactical strike guided munition programs. You will create robust software frameworks and support fielding, maintenance, and mission-critical components such as analysis tools and mission planning software.

The role emphasizes full-stack design, system-level thinking, and collaboration with customers and engineers. Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one is required.