Software Developers
Job Location:
Huntsville, AL - USA
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Job Summary
Were hiring Software Developers at multiple levels.
Leidos Defense Sensors is seeking multiple Software Developers across various experience levels to join our Sensor Research and Analysis Division and support critical missile defense programs. We are hiring for several types of software development roles including positions focused on feature and enabler development within Agile teams as well as roles dedicated to defect resolution and rapidresponse support during major test events.
As a Software Developer you will develop create and modify general computer application software and specialized utility programs. You will also analyze user needs and translate them into effective software solutions for our customers. Depending on the specific role you may work directly on an Agile Software Development team to help achieve key program objectives in support of our national defense.
Ideal candidates bring strong analytical and problemsolving skills work effectively in a collaborative team environment and build strong working relationships with peers and technical staff across the all of these roles you will play a vital part in enhancing system performance and advancing missioncritical objectives in support of our national defense.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform highlevel software development using C Java or similar languages including design development troubleshooting and debugging of software components.
Collaborate with program experts and usercommunity stakeholders to design enhance and debug existing software and to develop new capabilities for integration into existing systems.
Apply sound software engineering principles to ensure code is modifiable efficient reliable understandable faulttolerant and reusable; support software process management and control throughout the development lifecycle.
Create and maintain automated software builds and pipelines within a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environment.
Contribute to software development activities as part of an Agile team including Program Increment (PI) Planning Feature and Story development Sprint Planning Iteration Retrospectives and related team ceremonies.
Participate in team and programlevel demos including Sprint Reviews to showcase completed work and support continuous improvement.
Maintain a positive proactive and collaborative attitude contributing to a productive team culture and demonstrating enthusiasm for solving complex challenges.
Basic Qualifications
This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity including compensation will be matched to a candidates experience. If youre excited about the work but your experience level differs PLEASE APPLY!
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related technical field from an ABETaccredited institution and 24 years of experience in the design development and testing of realtime software applications and simulations; or a Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related technical field from an ABETaccredited institution with less than 2 years of relevant experience simulations
Proficiency in C
Experience with Java and user interface development
Experience with GitLab/Git for version control
Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments
Knowledge of Agile methodologies such as the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and application of the Agile methodologies within a technical/engineering environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create and deliver presentations
Must be a US citizen possess and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance
Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area to provide full time onsite support
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant DoD or industry experience in missile defense
Agile Scrum experience and familiarity with Agile methodologies such as the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Experience with Jira VersionOne or similar Agile projectmanagement and issuetracking tools
Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Ansible Jenkins)
Experience with Python
Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools
Experience with multicore and multithreaded programming
Understanding of systems engineering concepts (not required to be a systems engineer)
If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
July 8 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $69550.00 - $125725.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
