Lead Real-Time Systems Engineer – Airspace

Leidos Inc

Gaithersburg (MD)

Hybrid

USD 108,000 - 195,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Software Engineer based in Gaithersburg, MD, with options for Eagan, MN or Egg Harbor, NJ. You will design, develop, test and maintain real-time, high-availability, safety-critical systems that support national airspace operations.

Join a dynamic engineering team to lead development efforts, mentor junior developers, and participate in Agile ceremonies while delivering reliable, scalable software for mission-critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 4-8 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 2-6 years of relevant experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Strong object-oriented programming experience.
Proficiency in C and/or C++.
Experience developing real-time, multi-threaded, high-availability systems.
Experience with Linux environments (Red Hat), virtual machines, and hypervisors.
Experience with low-level communications protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SCTP).
Experience with hardware or complex system integration.
Familiarity with system maintenance and lifecycle concepts.
Experience with source control and configuration management tools.
Strong understanding of modern software development principles and best practices.
Ability to plan and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
US Citizenship Required.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain software for real-time, high-availability systems.
Lead software development activities independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team.
Analyze complex system requirements and translate them into efficient, maintainable software designs.
Apply sound software engineering principles to ensure code is reliable, fault tolerant, reusable, and maintainable.
Lead and mentor junior developers, influencing technical direction and development processes.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, release planning, and sprint reviews.
Develop, tune, document, and deploy automation scripts across development, test, and production environments.
Promote code reuse, cross-program collaboration, and sustainable development practices.
Support system integration activities, including hardware and low-level communications interfaces.