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# Mid-Level IBCS Sensor & Track Processing Software Engineer (C++)

- **Company:** Leidos Holdings, Inc.
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Serialization, Linux, Distributed Data Store, Middleware, Hardware Interface Design, Linux System Administration, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Data Processing, Information Technology, Low Latency, Atlassian Tools, C++14
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us0cdcce5e4b26f63a642024b8c90c3b81/eaa

## About the Role

* C++ Proficiency: Strong object-oriented design and programming skills in modern C++ within Linux environments.
 * Middleware Knowledge: Understanding of real-time distributed data distribution, specifically RTI DDS.
 * Sensor & Track Processing Domain: Experience with sensor data handling, track correlation, composite tracking, or CID principles.
 * Agile Collaboration: Experience working within structured SAFe or SCRUM development workflows.
 * Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot complex real-time concurrency, data serialization, and network latency issues., * Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
 * Minimum of 5+ years (3 years with a Master's degree) of software engineering experience utilizing modern C++ on Linux platforms.
 * Hands-on experience with RTI DDS or similar real-time publish/subscribe middleware platforms.
 * Technical experience with sensor processing, tracking, or radar data handling.
 * Experience working in Agile environments (SAFe/SCRUM) utilizing Atlassian tools.
 * Must be available to work full-time onsite in Huntsville, AL.
 * Active DoD Secret Clearance., * 9+ years (7 years with a Master's degree) of C++ software engineering experience.
 * Direct experience integrating air defense sensors such as Sentinel A3/A4 into composite tracking or IAMD system architectures.
 * Domain experience with Combat Identification (CID) algorithms and track management systems.
 * Strong technical writing and communication skills.

## Description

* Develop Low-Latency C++ Software: Write, optimize, and maintain high-performance C++ applications operating within Linux environments.
 * Implement Middleware Messaging: Utilize Real-Time Innovations (RTI) DDS to manage high-throughput, low-latency publish/subscribe messaging across distributed nodes.
 * Process Sensor & Tracking Data: Develop algorithms to ingest, process, and correlate data from sensors such as Sentinel A3/A4 to maintain an accurate composite track picture.
 * Integrate Combat Identification (CID): Support the design and implementation of CID logic to ensure rapid and accurate threat discrimination.
 * Execute in SAFe/SCRUM: Collaborate in an Agile SAFe framework, using the Atlassian suite (Jira/Confluence) to plan, track, and complete software increments.
 * System Integration & Testing: Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate sensor software components with hardware interfaces and broader battle management nodes.