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# nSoftware Engineer

- **Company:** Nleidos Defense Systems Sector
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $69,550.0 - $125,725.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Concurrent Computing, Linux System Administration, MATLAB, Messaging Application Programming Interface, Software Engineering, ZeroMQ (Concurrent Programming Libraries), Multithreading, Containerization, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/365653/software-engineer-alabama-al-huntsville

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science degree from an ABET-accredited school with a strong demonstration of the skills listed below plus 2-4 years of experience in software development OR Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science degree from an ABET-accredited school with a strong demonstration of the skills listed below plus 4-8 years of experience in software development.\n
 * Must be a US citizen, possess and able to maintain an active secret clearance\n
 * Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL, area\n

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Candidate must have excellent teamwork skills and possess strong fundamentals in the following:\n
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 * Experience with C++ or similar systems-level programming language\n
 * Experience with Linux-based systems\n
 * Experience with higher-level user application development\n
 * Experience working with performance-sensitive, distributed, or systems-oriented applications\n
 * Experience with multithreaded or concurrent programming\n
 * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment\n
 * Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and work across different layers of the software stack\n, * Experience with messaging frameworks (e.g., ZeroMQ or similar)\n
 * Experience with containerization and CI/CD pipelines\n
 * Exposure to radar, RF, or sensor systems\n
 * Experience with tools such as MATLAB or similar for analysis or prototyping\n