Lead Real-Time Systems Engineer with High Availability

Leidos; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Software Engineer to join the UK NASR PDT Evolution Program. Based in Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor, NJ, you will build real-time, high-availability systems that support national airspace operations.

The role requires strong C/C++ skills, Linux expertise, and the ability to work in a dynamic, Agile environment with occasional travel. This U.S.-based position offers a balanced hybrid schedule (2–3 days in the office).

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.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

C and/or C++

Linux (Red Hat)

Virtual machines

Hypervisors

Public Trust clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree with 2–6 years of relevant experience

Tools

Git

Configuration management tools

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Software Engineer to join the UK NASR PDT Evolution Program. Based in Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor, NJ, you will build real-time, high-availability systems that support national airspace operations.

The role requires strong C/C++ skills, Linux expertise, and the ability to work in a dynamic, Agile environment with occasional travel. This U.S.-based position offers a balanced hybrid schedule (2–3 days in the office).