Leidos
Senior Software Engineer
Huntsville, AL · Senior
No sponsorship$131k-$237kDetected 5 hours ago
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About the role
- Leidos is dedicated to making the world a safer place.
- Our dedicated Defense Group employees are solving critical challenges across the globe.
- We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably.
Responsibilities
- At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success.
- This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to help develop software for Tactical strike guided munition programs.
- This position focuses on the development of robust, innovative software frameworks, as well as the fielding, support, and maintenance of software products.
Requirements
- 12+ years of relevant technical experience, or 10+ years with a master's degree in a related field.
- Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
- Proven experience leading software development teams on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
- Strong experience with open systems concepts, architectures, and implementation Knowledge of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) principles and application Demonstrate expert-level experience with C/C++ required.
- Experience with Python and Java.
- Familiarity with real-time embedded systems and RTOS environments (e.g. VxWorks, FreeRTOS).
- Experience with software configuration management principles and techniques, software quality engineering concepts, good software standards and practices, and a strong understanding of why these are important.
Nice to have
- Experience with embedded missile systems, aerospace, or weapons systems development.
- Hands-on experience implementing open architecture frameworks such as FACE, OMS, or SOSA.
- Experience with containerization and microservices technology.
- Knowledge of guidance & control algorithms, navigation systems, mission planning systems (NOMS, JMPS), and sensors a huge plus.
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML.
- Knowledge of software development standards: DO-178C, MIL-STD-882e, or similar.
- Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for algorithm development and simulation a plus.
Compensation
- Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
- Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.
- Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision.
- That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.
- Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
Benefits
- Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
Company info
- This starts with helping our customers in the Defense Industry achieve their critical missions.
- Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.
Visa & Work Authorization
- fied applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregna
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