Entry level java developer [h1.location_city]

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact

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Leidos Defense Systems Sensor Systems Analysis & Engineering Portfolio is seeking a talented entry-level software developer with the ability and experience to work multiple projects (primarily modeling & simulation efforts but also opportunities to work with hardware integration) within the Sensor Systems Analysis and Engineering Portfolio .

You will join a diverse team of junior-to-senior software developers engineers and scientists to help create unique solutions for complex problems. Our team solves important problems that make a difference and support our customers in the current and future defense of our nation; primarily in the areas of modeling & simulation sensor integration testing characterization modeling simulation data analysis and algorithm development for electro-optical infrared (EO / IR) systems . The ideal developer candidate will also demonstrate experience in and / or enthusiasm toward developing a broader technical capability to support overlapping engineering and scientific disciplines with a particular focus on writing software to solve problems. Candidate will be expected to support multiple tasks in parallel productively contribute to a team environment and communicate effectively to management coworkers and customers .

Youll work within an established and very skilled team alongside other contractors and our customers.

Joining our team offers the opportunity to work with experts in their field and grow your career in an area that is appealing to you. You will quickly become an integral member of our team and be given the opportunity to take responsibility for challenging problems of your own. Because of this we seek team members that are driven and engaged in their work while simultaneously demonstrating high character given that you will often be working on sensitive and unique problems which require a high degree of trust from our customers .

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Primary Responsibilities.

Candidate can expect to work closely with a team of engineers and scientists to write software (using primarily C and Python) to solve problems in a variety of disciplines to include EO / IR sensor systems primarily for modeling & simulation purposes.

Candidate is also expected to have the ability to work and to communicate effectively with in a multidisciplinary team and have familiarity with software development for both Windows and Linux OS.

Basic Qualifications .

Candidate must possess at least a bachelors degree from an accredited university in software engineering computer science or an equivalent engineering or science degree and 0 years of experience in a related field.

Experience with C / Python and version control systems such as Git.

Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Do W security clearance.

Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville North Alabama AL area.

Preferred Qualifications.

In addition to the qualifications listed above the ideal candidate should be highly organized demonstrating the ability to work independently at times due to a fast-paced and highly productive work environment. Because the candidate may fill various project needs an interest in working multiple programs with intermediate ability in C C# and Python is a bonus along with strong object-oriented design skills the ability to create design documentation requirements specifications and other technical documentation.

Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following : recent stellar academic performance a SECRET clearance or above; a TS / SCI clearance (with CI Polygraph); familiarity or interest in EO / IR phenomenology; experience with image processing; experience with GPU programming and / or CUDA programming; experience with developing AI / ML solutions; experience with build systems such as CMake.

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

Were the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We dont wear capes (theyre a safety hazard) but we do solve high-stakes problems with code caffeine and a healthy disregard for how its always been done.

Original Posting : December 17 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 $57850.00 - $104575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Account Payable,C++,Community Support,Garment,Import & Export,Java

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 57850 - 104575