Tactical C-UAS Software Engineer – Remote/Secret

Via Logic LLC; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Tactical Software Systems Engineer to develop and modernize software for the Army’s Counter-UAS Network Communication System (NCS). You will build secure, resilient software enabling remote management, cloud integration, and tactical communications for SHORAD missions.

The role covers full lifecycle engineering, secure comms, contested-cloud integration, remote C2 tooling, testing, and cybersecurity support, strengthening the Army against UAS threats in degraded environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Software/Computer/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of tactical/embedded software experience.
• Experience with secure network communications, encryption, MFA, access control, RMF/ATO.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and upgrade existing C-UAS software architecture.
• Design/modify tactical software components, interfaces, and data flows.
• Develop secure communication protocols (encryption, MFA, access control).
• Build cloud-integrated data collection/transfer software for DIL environments.
• Create remote command-and-control and monitoring tools (centralized & distributed).
• Integrate, test, and validate software in simulated contested conditions.
• Support cybersecurity, RMF/ATO activities, and patch/security updates.
• Present technical results and maintain system requirements documentation.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Java

Embedded software

Secure communications

RMF/ATO

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Tactical Software Systems Engineer to develop and modernize software for the Army’s Counter-UAS Network Communication System (NCS). You will build secure, resilient software enabling remote management, cloud integration, and tactical communications for SHORAD missions.

The role covers full lifecycle engineering, secure comms, contested-cloud integration, remote C2 tooling, testing, and cybersecurity support, strengthening the Army against UAS threats in degraded environments.