Leidos is seeking a Software Engineer to work onsite in Huntsville, AL, developing software for critical counter UAS and missile defense solutions. The role involves supporting the complete software lifecycle of complex defense systems in a Linux environment using C++ and Python, within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment. The engineer will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, implement software functionality, and apply best practices like peer review and unit testing.

Responsibilities

Developing software for use in a Linux environment
Developing software in a SAFe environment using Jira and Gitlab
Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to implement desired software functionality
Utilizing software best practices such as peer reviewing and unit testing
Debugging and troubleshooting software in a HWIL setting

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university with 2+ years of experience or Master’s degree
Strong competency in at least C/C++, Python
Experience with software engineering throughout the software lifecycle
Experience with software best practices such as peer reviews, automated testing, and document generation
Experience collaborating with other functional groups (systems engineering, electrical engineering, test, etc.) to create a software product
Experience working within an Agile environment (or equivalent)
Experience using tools such as Jira and Gitlab (or equivalent)
Experience developing within Qt IDE (or equivalent)
Experience developing in a Linux environment
Familiarity troubleshooting/testing software in an HWIL environment
Currently living in Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate
Currently holds or has the ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Nice to have

Experience with Buildroot and VMWare
Experience using Wireshark and developing software that sends communications over a network (UDP/TCP)
Supporting and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
DoD acquisition processes and methods