Junior Software Developer

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Leidos Defense Uncrewed Systems Integration and Test is seeking a motivated and ambitious Junior Software Engineerto join the Software Simulation Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) Technology and Certification position collaborates with subject matter experts in the requirements design development and implementation of UAS related software.

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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 worlds toughest security challenges for customers with cant fail missions. To explore and learn more click here!

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Primary Responsibilities

• Software Development & Optimization: Support the design and implementation of software solutions ensuring high-quality maintainable and scalable code. Assist with efforts in debugging and optimization for large-scale systems.

• Documentation & Communication: Responsible for creation of detailed technical documentation including system designs APIs and architectural diagrams. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and executives.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with managers hardware engineers network engineers and other stakeholders to implement system requirements and ensure seamless integration between software hardware and network components.

• Innovation & Technology Evaluation: Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends new tools frameworks and methodologies that improve the development process and system performance.

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in computer science or related technical degree plus 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or MS degree in computer science or related technical degree plus 1-2 years of prior relevant experience..

• Strong experience with object-oriented programming in multiple languages such as java C and C#.

• Strong experience using Gitlab CI/CD.

• Strong experience with scripting languages such as Bash Python or PowerShell including the automation of system and application installations is required.

• Strong understanding of general computing system architectures and virtual machines/containers.

• Strong command line experience with UNIX based operating system or Windows command line configuration is required.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and projects and to work independently

• 1-year professional software development experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be a US citizen possess and able to maintain an active Secret clearance.

• Must be a resident of Huntsville AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Atlassian workflow management software.

• Experience with software development and testing

• Experience with Uncrewed Aircraft Systems.

• Experience using Gradle.

• Willingness to be hands-on with the hardware away from assigned desk.

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