Software Engineer

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing—for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos Defense is seeking a Software Engineer to join a highly talented team within the RF Systems Portfolio in Huntsville, AL. This portfolio supports radar design, hardware builds, algorithm development, software development, hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing, and weapons system analysis across a diverse range of research, development, and operational programs.

Primary Responsibilities

In this role, assignments may focus on one or more of the following areas:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software using Agile methodologies.

• Develop tactical software for Leidos Dynetics radar systems.

• Create modeling, simulation, and analysis toolsets supporting:

  • Algorithm development

  • Requirements development

  • System testing

  • Prototype radar system development

• Test, analyze, and debug complex software systems across multiple architectures and operating systems.

• Collaborate in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment supporting advanced RF and radar technologies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field from an ABET-accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA or higher plus 4-8 years’ experience in software  development or engineering.

• Strong understanding of:

  • Object-oriented design

  • Data structures

  • Network communications

• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced technical environment.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess an active Secret clearance or have the ability to obtain a secret clearance.

• Must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville–North Alabama region.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:

  • C++

  • Python

  • Linux

  • Git

  • MATLAB

• Familiarity with radar systems is a plus.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

March 10, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.