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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $57,850.0 - $104,575.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Client Server Models, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, FreeRTOS, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Simulation Software, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, VxWorks, Windows Software Trace Preprocessor, Scripting, Reliability of Systems, Backend, SC Clearance, Yocto, Information Technology
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0ad91df7e2888346

## About the Role

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a self-motivated Software Engineer to work as part of a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions., * Candidate must have a BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or 5+ years of overall relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

 * Current Security+ certification.
 * Experience writing object oriented code in C++ or C#
 * Experience with scripting languages, such as Bash and Python
 * Experience with Linux and Windows software development
 * Knowledge of cyber-secure software development principles

Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama area

Desired Skills:

 * Preference will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following qualifications:
 * Radar and RF principles
 * Experience with Real Time OSs - RT-Linux, INTime, FreeRTOS, Integrity, VXWorks, etc..
 * Familiarity with Yocto.
 * Understanding of network principles and protocols (ISO/OSI model, TCP/IP, etc.)
 * Experience configuring machines to meet NIST, CMMC, and STIG requirements.

Security Requirements:

Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance.

## Description

* Utilize DevOps tools like GitLab for CI/CD practices.
 * Implement and enhance complex software systems, including processing-intensive analytics on real-time systems.
 * Collaborate with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Architects, and Operations teams to develop RF simulation system backend software.
 * Participate in test, staging, and production deployments, ensuring system reliability and performance.
 * Configure and manage Linux and Windows operating systems, install/load software, troubleshoot, maintain network integrity, and implement system enhancements.
 * Provide day-to-day IT support, monitoring, and problem resolution for client/server/storage/network devices.
 * Work with multidisciplinary teams to debug problems when integrating threat models.


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