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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.
March 10, 2026
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 $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.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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