Senior Software Engineer

About the role

Leidos' Defense Sensor Research and Analysis Division is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in Java and C++, modern containerized development environments, and the ability to support U.S. government defense programs requiring a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of mission-critical software supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
• Develop and enhance a fielded software product used to evaluate radar placement, assess system performance, and support relocation planning for deployed missile defense radar systems.
• Collaborate closely with radar engineers to determine the functional requirements of the new radar model.
• Operate according to DoD DevSecOps best practices to ensure all code meets rigorous cyber security requirements.
• Work closely with an established team of software developers while collaborating daily with systems engineers, radar engineers, government personnel, and industry partners.
• Deliver high-quality capabilities that directly support national security missions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field with 8 to 12 years of software development experience, or a Master's degree in a related STEM field with 6 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and C++ development.
• Experience with Docker or Kubernetes, along with a solid understanding of containerization concepts.
• Must currently reside in the North Alabama/Huntsville area or be willing to relocate.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience using GitLab, including repository management, branching strategies, and Continuous Integration (CI) pipeline development and maintenance.
• Experience developing radar simulation and visualization software.
• Experience developing 3D visualization graphical user interfaces (GUIs) using Java.
• Experience with modeling and simulation (M&S) software, tools, or frameworks.

Skills

• Proactive problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers.

Benefits

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00. 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.

Pay & 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. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

About Leidos

All qualified 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, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. Commitment to Non-Discrimination