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Software Engineer

Leidos

Huntsville, AL
Full Time
Mid Level
85k-154k
8 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Leidos' Defense Systems Land Systems is seeking a Software Engineer to join their team, with the ability and experience to work on missile defense projects within the BMD Simulations and Analysis Portfolio. The role involves supporting Agile software development efforts to achieve program objectives in support of national defense, developing and modifying computer applications software, and analyzing user needs to develop software solutions. The company emphasizes delivering innovative solutions through diverse and talented people committed to customer success, operating sustainably, and guided by core values and mission to solve security challenges worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing and executing software test procedures to verify requirements and features
  • Creating and configuring complex test scenarios
  • Developing software test documentation
  • Collaborating with stakeholders and government customers for requirement verification
  • Working within an Agile team environment, including Program Increment Planning, Iteration Planning, feature and story development, sprint planning, and retrospectives
  • Participating in demos for the team and program sprint reviews

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution with 4-8 years of relevant experience in design, development, and testing of real-time software applications and simulations
  • OR a Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent from an ABET-accredited institution with 2-6 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with GitLab/Git
  • Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies, such as the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and their application in a technical/engineering environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create and deliver presentations
  • Must be a US citizen, possess an active DoD secret clearance
  • Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area to provide full-time onsite support

Nice to Have

  • Experience with test automation or analysis automation
  • Agile Scrum experience
  • Experience with Java and user interfaces
  • Experience with Jira or similar issue tracking and project management tools
  • Multi-core and multi-threaded programming experience
  • Familiarity with MDA Sensors and/or missile defense systems
  • Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools
  • Understanding of systems engineering concepts
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Job Details

Posted AtJul 16, 2025
Salary85k-154k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceMid Level

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About Leidos

Website

leidos.com

Location

Huntsville, AL

Industry

Engineering Services

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