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Leidos' Defense Systems, Sensor Systems Analysis & Engineering Portfolio, is seeking a **S** **oftware** **D** **eveloper** to join our team. You will join a diverse team of junior-to-senior software developers, engineers, and scientists to help create unique solutions for complex problems. Our team solves important problems that make a difference and support our customers in the current and future defense of our nation; primarily in the areas of sensor integration, testing, characterization, modeling, simulation, data analysis, and algorithm development for electro-optical infrared (EO/IR) systems. The ideal developer candidate will also demonstrate experience in and/or enthusiasm toward developing a broader technical capability to support overlapping engineering and scientific disciplines with a particular focus on writing software to solve problems. Candidates will be expected to support multiple tasks in parallel, productively contribute to a team environment, and communicate effectively to management, coworkers, and customers.
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**Leidos Defense Systems** **Sector** provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. To explore and learn more, click here ( !
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**Primary Responsibilities**
+ Candidates may work closely with a team of engineers and scientists to write software (using primarily C++ and Python) to solve problems in a variety of disciplines to include EO/IR sensor systems.
+ An ability to interface and troubleshoot with hardware via Ethernet, USB, RS-232, high speed I/O, etc. is desired. Candidates are also expected to have the ability to work and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and have familiarity developing for both Windows and Linux OS.
**** **Basic Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in software engineering, computer science, or an equivalent engineering or science degree with 2-4 years of relevant experience in a related field or Masters degree from an accredited university in software engineering, computer science, or an equivalent engineering or science degree with less than2 years of relevant experience in a related field..
+ Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
+ North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL, area.
**** **Preferred Qualifications**
In addition to the qualifications listed above, the ideal candidate should be highly organized, demonstrating the ability to lead small software projects because this position does offer leadership growth potential. The candidate may also fill current modeling & simulation needs, an interest in working multiple projects with intermediate ability in C++ and Python is a bonus along with strong object-oriented design skills, the ability to create design documentation, requirements specifications, and other technical documentation.
Preference may be given to candidates with one of more of the following:
+ Recent stellar academic performance
+ Active secret clearance or above; a TS/SCI clearance (with CI Polygraph);
+ Experience with camera interfaces such as Camera Link, CoaXPress,
+ igE Vision, etc.
+ Experience with version control systems such as Git.
+ Familiarity or interest in EO/IR phenomenology.
+ Experience with image processing.
+ Experience with GPU programming and/or CUDA programming.
+ Experience with developing AI/ML solutions; experience with build systems such as CMake.
**Original Posting:**
July 21, 2025
For 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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00
The 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.
REQNUMBER: R-00162977
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.