Hiring: Sr. Software Engineer Company: Leidos Location: Alexandria, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:19:10 Employment Type: Contract / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Azure, C, C++, Embedded Systems, Encryption, Java, Python, VPN About the job Experience: •15+ years relevant experience is required. Required Skills: •Senior Software Engineer – C‑UAS Network Communication System (NCS) •Huntsville, AL and Alexandria, VA . •With the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. •Is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead design, development, integration, and prototyping for the Army’s •Counter‑UAS (C‑UAS) Network Communication System (NCS) •. You’ll build secure, low‑latency tactical software enabling network integration of M‑LIDS and FS‑LIDS systems supporting •Serve as a senior technical lead across the full software lifecycle—architecture updates, rapid prototyping, secure communications development, cloud integration, remote access solutions, low‑latency performance engineering, and deployment support in contested environments. •Software architecture leadership — modify and evolve C‑UAS tactical software baselines. Qualifications: •Masters degree in CS, Software Engineering, EE, or related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree in CS, Software Engineering, EE, or related field; 15+ years relevant experience is required. •Senior‑level development expertise in C, C++, Python, or Java for tactical/embedded systems. •Current Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. •Proven leadership in prototype development and iterative build‑test cycles. •Hands‑on experience with secure communications, encryption, MFA, and access control. •Expertise in VPN/zero‑trust remote access, secure gateways, and encrypted sessions. •Demonstrated ability to engineer low‑latency, jitter‑optimized software. •Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity, secure coding, and RMF/ATO processes. •Strong technical writing and ability to brief government stakeholders. •Background modifying fielded tactical defense software. Compensation: •$154,050 - $278,475 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!