Aviation Software Engineer Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Aviation Software Engineer
locations
Huntsville, AL
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 30+ Days Ago
job requisition id

R-00157010

Leidos is dedicated to making the world a safer place. This starts with helping our customers in the Defense Industry achieve their critical missions. Our dedicated Defense Group employees are solving critical challenges across the globe. 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 ourmunities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on amitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and ourmunity. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber andmercial fields, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. Leidos is well known for our people-oriented culture, positive work environment, technical excellence, and resilient business ethics. Within the Defense Sector, the Airborne Systems Business Area at Leidos currently has and opening for a talented Aviation Software Engineer to work in our Huntsville office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to help develop software for tactical strike, sensors, CUAS, and UAS solutions.
​This position focuses on the development of robust, innovative software frameworks, as well as the fielding, support, and maintenance of software products. Software products range from analysis tools/simulations, mission planning software, andponents of mission-critical systems.
Primary Responsibilities. Design and develop robust C++ software under the direction of a senior software engineer.
Assist with creating and executing unit and integration tests on softwareponents.
Perform as part of an agile software development team for tasking and progress reporting
Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and knowledge with the team.
Troubleshoot and resolve application issues and bugs in a timely manner.
Other software development duties as assigned.
Use GitLab software pipeline for performing configuration management and automated testing
Directmunication with customers, end users, and team members will be required on a frequent basis.
Basic Qualifications. Candidate must possess at least a bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Candidate should have 2-8 years of relevant technical experience. Have a proven track record of implementing software development principles. Candidate must demonstrate a strongpetency in software development in either C++, Java, Python, C#/.NET or Ruby programming languages. Have experience writing unit and integration tests with unit test frameworks. Possess an aptitude for the technical skills required for software development, configuration management, and software quality engineering concepts. Have strong analytical and process improvement skills along with a personal drive for details and quality workmanship. Possess an aptitude for the technical skills required for software test and software quality engineering concepts. Demonstrate familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Have goodmunication skills.
Security Clearance Qualifications. Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret Security Clearance and the ability to maintain this clearance during employment with Leidos.
Preferred Qualifications. Experience with applicable industry standards (IEEE 12207, CMMI, DO-178C and/or

DO-278, RMF

) is a plus. Candidate is expected to accept constructive feedback from more senior software team members. The ability to work across multiple products under development by multiple small teams is highly desirable.

Original Posting:

April 4, 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 $85,150.00 – $153,925.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee ofpensation 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.
About Us
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovationpany rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. Thepany’s global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenue of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information visit Leidos.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craftpensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits includepetitivepensation, Health and Wellness programs, Ie Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available .
Securing Your Data
Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos willmunicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to spam.leidosleidos.
Commitment and Diversity
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.