Software Engineer

• Candidate can expect to work closely with a team of engineers and scientists to write software (using primarily C++ and C#) to solve problems in a variety of disciplines to include EO/IR sensor systems.

Leidos’ \nDefense Systems,\n Threat Modeling and Simulation Portfolio, is seeking a talented, entry-level\n Junior Software Engineer with the ability and experience to work multiple projects (primarily modeling & simulation efforts) within the Threat Modeling and Simulation Portfolio.\n \n You will join a diverse team of junior-to-senior software developers, engineers, and scientists to help create unique solutions for complex problems. Our team solves important problems that make a difference and support our customers in the current and future defense of our nation; primarily in the areas of sensor characterization, modeling, simulation, data analysis, and algorithm development for electro-optical infrared (EO/IR) systems. The ideal developer candidate will also demonstrate experience in and/or enthusiasm toward developing a broader technical capability to support overlapping engineering and scientific disciplines with a particular focus on writing software to solve problems. Candidate will be expected to support multiple tasks in parallel, productively contribute to a team environment, and communicate effectively to management, coworkers, and customers.\n, * Candidate is also expected to have the ability to work and to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and have familiarity with software development for both Windows and Linux OS.\n, * Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in software engineering, computer science, or an equivalent engineering or science degree with relevant software development experience.\n

• Strong, demonstrated experience in object-oriented programming principles with proficiency in C++.\n
• Understanding of software design principles and version control (Git).\n
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.\n
• 0+ years of experience in a related field.\n
• Must be a US Citizen.\n
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.\n
• Must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL, area.\n, * Highly organized, demonstrating the ability to work independently at times due to a fast-paced and highly productive work environment .\n
• Interest in working multiple programs with intermediate ability in C# and Python, along with ability to create design documentation, requirements specifications, and other technical documentation.\n
• Experience or interest in one or more of the following: EO/IR phenomenology, image processing, Kalman filtering, GPU programming and/or CUDA programming, developing AI/ML solutions, build systems such as CMake.\n
• Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following: recent stellar academic performance, a Secret clearance or above; a TS/SCI clearance (with CI Polygraph).\n

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