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# Sr. Software Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $154,050.0 - $278,475.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Data Transmissions, Multi-Factor Authentication, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Rapid Prototyping Process, Remote Access Technology, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Containerization, Integration Tests, Cloud Integration, Devsecops
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88292686/1

## About the Role

* Masters degree in CS, Software Engineering, EE, or related field preferred. Bachelor's degree in CS, Software Engineering, EE, or related field; 15+ years relevant experience is required.
 * Seniorlevel development expertise in C, C++, Python, or Java for tactical/embedded systems.
 * Current Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
 * Proven leadership in prototype development and iterative buildtest cycles.
 * Experience designing/modifying complex tactical or networked software architectures.
 * Handson experience with secure communications, encryption, MFA, and access control.
 * Expertise in VPN/zerotrust remote access, secure gateways, and encrypted sessions.
 * Demonstrated ability to engineer lowlatency, jitteroptimized software.
 * Experience developing software for DIL (degraded/intermittent/limited) environments.
 * Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity, secure coding, and RMF/ATO processes.
 * Strong technical writing and ability to brief government stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with CUAS, SHORAD, LIDS, or related Army airdefense programs.
 * Background modifying fielded tactical defense software.
 * Experience with edge/cloud architectures in contested environments.
 * Participation in rapid capability demos or soldier touchpoints.
 * Familiarity with DoD crypto standards, DevSecOps, or containerized environments.
 * Prior DoD technical lead experience.
 * AWS/Azure GovCloud certifications.

## Description

You will serve as a senior technical lead across the full software lifecycle-architecture updates, rapid prototyping, secure communications development, cloud integration, remote access solutions, lowlatency performance engineering, and deployment support in contested environments., * Software architecture leadership - modify and evolve CUAS tactical software baselines.

 * Rapid prototyping - build and demo proofofconcept capabilities for government evaluators.
 * Secure communications development - implement encrypted, authenticated tactical data transmission.
 * Remote access engineering - design zerotrust gateways and encrypted remote sessions.
 * Cloud integration - develop lowlatency data transfer to Armyauthorized cloud environments.
 * Lowlatency optimization - profile and tune software for nearrealtime performance.
 * Commandandcontrol tools - build centralized and distributed management capabilities.
 * Integration & testing - validate prototypes in simulated contested environments.
 * Cybersecurity support - contribute to secure coding, software assurance, and ATO documentation.


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