The Sensor Systems Analysis and Engineering Portfolio within Leidos’ Weapons Sensors Division currently has an opening for an Entry-Level Software Developer to work in our Huntsville, AL office.

We are seeking a motivated and talented Entry-Level Software Developer to join our team of engineers and scientists. In this role, you will contribute to the development of cutting-edge software solutions by providing full-stack development support. Our team solves important problems that make a difference and support our customers in the current and future defense of our nation; primarily focusing on modeling and simulation, sensor integration, testing, data analysis, protection of critical hardware, and algorithm development for electro-optical infrared (EO/IR) systems. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to design, develop, and maintain applications that meet the needs of our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and maintaining frontend web applications using modern frameworks.
• Write basic, efficient, and scalable code to interface with SQL databases.
• Support backend programming efforts using Python.
• Collaborate with team members to design, test, and deploy software solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and operate within an Agile Scrum software development process.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues to ensure optimal performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Familiarity with frontend development using frameworks such as React, Angular, ASP.NET, or Node.js.
• Foundational programming skills in Python for backend development.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Experience with Docker for containerization.
• Basic understanding of SQL databases and experience writing code to interact with them.
• Knowledge of Jira or other project management tools.
• Understanding of software development best practices and Agile methodologies.
• Exposure to computer vision algorithms and techniques.

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Original Posting:

March 2, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

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.