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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # C-UAS Tactical Software Systems Engineer - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Multi-Factor Authentication, Embedded Software, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Service, Software Architecture, Remote Infrastructure Management, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Data Streaming, Cloud Platform System, SC Clearance, Cloud Integration, Devsecops - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18240777?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18240777%2FC-Uas-Tactical-Software-Systems-Engineer-Virginia-Alexandria ## About the Role * Bachelor's in CS, Software/Computer/Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) + 10+ years tactical/embedded software experience. * Strong development experience in C, C++, Python, Java. * Proven background in complex software architecture design/modification. * Experience with secure network comms, encryption, MFA, access control. * Experience developing software for DIL/contested cloud environments. * Experience with remote C2, monitoring, and configuration software. * Current Secret clearance\ with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance * Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity, secure coding, and RMF/ATO. * Strong technical writing and ability to brief Government stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with CUAS, SHORAD, LIDS, or similar defense systems. * Experience modifying fielded tactical software. * Background in DIL cloud/edge architectures and DoDapproved crypto. * Experience with ATO packages, DevSecOps, containers, or classified agile development. ## Description Leidos is seeking a Tactical Software Systems Engineer to develop and modernize software for the Army's CounterUAS Network Communication System (NCS). You'll build secure, resilient software enabling remote management, cloud integration, and tactical communications for MLIDS and FSLIDS systems supporting ShortRange Air Defense (SHORAD) missions. This role spans fulllifecycle engineering-architecture updates, secure comms development, contestedenvironment cloud integration, remote C2 tooling, integration/test, and cybersecurity support. Your work directly strengthens the Army's ability to detect and defeat low, slow, small UAS threats in degraded and contested environments. Primary Responsibilities * Analyze and upgrade existing CUAS software architecture. * Design/modify tactical software components, interfaces, and data flows. * Develop secure communication protocols (encryption, MFA, access control). * Build cloudintegrated data collection/transfer software for DIL environments. * Create remote commandandcontrol and monitoring tools (centralized & distributed). * Integrate, test, and validate software in simulated contested conditions. * Support cybersecurity, RMF/ATO activities, and patch/security updates. * Present technical results and maintain system requirements documentation. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How to Cause (or Prevent) a Massive Data Breach- Secure Coding and IDOR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/39-how-to-cause-or-prevent-a-massive-data-breach-secure-coding-and-idor) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)