Junior Real-Time Software Engineer (C++, Linux)
Leidos
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Huntsville, AL · Posted November 7, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for aerospace and defense jobs555 openings · of 67
- #2Best cities for pay after cost of living in the Southeast$164k · of 33
- #2Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Southeast701 openings · of 65
- #3Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Southeast74 / 100 · of 33
- #6Best cities for aerospace and defense pay after cost of living$151k · of 19
- #12Best all-round cities for AI careers in the Southeast61 / 100 · of 33
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Leidos has filed 4 layoff notices in the last twelve months, covering 404 workers, most recently September 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings
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...Leidos Defense is seeking a talented Software Engineer to develop high-performance applications and backend systems supporting advanced sensors and mission systems in Huntsville, AL. The role emphasizes building performant software today with potential growth into broader...