Real-Time C++ Software Engineer (Linux) - Secret Clearance

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

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Software Engineer to develop high-performance C++ applications and backend systems that interface with advanced radar sensor and data processing hardware.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, contribute to real-time components, and grow into broader system ownership across application, middleware, and real-time processing.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 2-4 or 4-8 years of software development experience.
• US citizen with ability to obtain and maintain an active secret clearance.
• Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville – North Alabama, AL area.

Responsibilities

• Develop, and maintain C++-based applications and backend systems.
• Build software supporting data processing, visualization, and system control.
• Analyze and improve performance, latency, and scalability of software systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, systems, and hardware engineers.
• Support integration, testing, and deployment of software in operational environments.
• Contribute to evolving system capabilities, including future real-time and high-throughput processing components.
• Contribute to development and improvement of systems and features end-to-end.

Skills

C++

Linux

UI app development

Performance software

Multithreading

Problem solving

Tech stack learning

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

ZeroMQ

MATLAB

Docker

Job description

Leidos Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Software Engineer to develop high-performance C++ applications and backend systems that interface with advanced radar sensor and data processing hardware.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, contribute to real-time components, and grow into broader system ownership across application, middleware, and real-time processing.