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# Software Support Engineer

- **Company:** Nleidos Defense Systems Sector
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $69,550.0 - $125,725.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Revision Control Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), Multiprocessing, Scrum Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Multithreading, Git, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/294699/software-support-engineer-alabama-al-huntsville

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree with 5 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 3 years of prior relevant experience\n
 * Proven experience and in-depth knowledge of C++, java or Python\n
 * Basic skills with version control tools such as Git\n
 * Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data, diagnose configuration errors, and identify causal relationships.\n
 * Excellent hardware and/or software diagnostic skills with ability to read and analyze system logs, trace file or error messages to find root causes\n
 * Good verbal and written communication skills.\n
 * Active secret clearance\n
 * Full time onsite support\n
 * Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area\n, * Agile Scrum Experience\n
 * Experience with Java and user interfaces\n
 * Experience with Jira - issue tracking and agile project management, or similar tool\n
 * Multi-core and multi-threaded programming\n
 * Familiarity with MDA Sensors and/or missile defense systems\n
 * Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools\n
 * Understanding of systems engineering concepts (not required to be a systems engineer)\n
 * Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)\n



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