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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Microsoft Outlook, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Maintenance, Software Engineering, Gitlab, Integration Tests, Information Technology - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9048630/software-engineer ## About the Role * Candidate must possess at least a bachelor's degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. * Candidate should have 4-8 years of relevant technical experience or 2+ years with MS degree. * Have a proven track record of implementing software development principles. * Candidate must demonstrate a strong competency in software development in C++ and/or C#. * Have experience writing unit and integration tests with unit test frameworks. * Possess an aptitude for the technical skills required for software development, configuration management, and software quality engineering concepts. * Have strong analytical and process improvement skills along with a personal drive for details and quality workmanship. * Possess an aptitude for the technical skills required for software test and software quality engineering concepts. * Demonstrate familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). * Have good communication skills. * Experience with applicable industry standards (MIL-STD-882E) is a plus. * Candidate is expected to accept constructive feedback from more senior software team members. * The ability to work across multiple products under development by multiple small teams is highly desirable. * Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. ## Description Within the Defense Sector, the Software Engineering Applications Department at Leidos currently has an opening for a talented Software Engineer to work in our Huntsville office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to help develop software for tactical strike, sensors, CUAS, and UAS solutions. This position focuses on the development of robust, innovative software frameworks, as well as the fielding, support, and maintenance of software products. 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