Flight & Mission Software Lead - Embedded & Autonomy

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Flight and Mission Software Development Lead for our Huntsville, AL office. You will head a software team through the SDLC to deliver advanced defense software for mission-critical systems and platforms.

The role spans from embedded to high-level applications, with direct customer interaction and proposal contributions. You will guide architecture, testing, and integration across diverse hardware and software environments while ensuring timely delivery, quality, and

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant technical experience
• 3+ years leading teams and managing software development resources
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and team leadership skills
• Experience with C, C++, Rust, C#, or Java in software products or simulations
• Familiar with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and source control management
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and rapid development for high-quality solutions
• Able to multi-task and drive proposals, technical solutions, and estimates
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead a Software IPT and coordinate cross-functional teams across the software stack
• Direct software program management and interface with architects and test engineers
• Contribute to proposals, including technical solutions, schedules, and cost estimates
• Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders regularly
• Influence positive outcomes on fieldable defense systems

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile Product Owner

Team leadership

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Tools

GitLab

Docker

CMake

Virtualization tools

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Flight and Mission Software Development Lead for our Huntsville, AL office. You will head a software team through the SDLC to deliver advanced defense software for mission-critical systems and platforms.

The role spans from embedded to high-level applications, with direct customer interaction and proposal contributions. You will guide architecture, testing, and integration across diverse hardware and software environments while ensuring timely delivery, quality, and