Lead Real-Time Systems Integrator — Hybrid

Leidos; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Lead Software Developer - Early Systems Integration (ESI) based in Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor, NJ, supporting UK NASR PDT. You’ll join a dynamic team building real-time, high-availability, safety-critical software for national airspace operations.

The role emphasizes design, development, integration, and testing of complex systems, with mentoring of junior engineers and active participation in Agile ceremonies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 4–8 years of relevant experience; or Master’s with 2–6 years.
• Strong object-oriented programming experience.
• Proficiency in Perl, Python and shell scripting.
• Experience developing real-time, multi-threaded, high-availability systems.
• Experience leading integration and test activities for complex software systems.
• Strong hands-on integration experience with large, distributed, or real-time 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.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Successful completion of background investigations as required by the government customer.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, execute integration and test plans, procedures, and cases to verify system functionality and performance.
• Participate in agile software development activities as part of a collaborative engineering team.
• Analyze complex system requirements and translate them into efficient, maintainable software test plans and cases.
• Lead and mentor junior integrators, influencing technical direction and promoting best practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, release planning, and sprint reviews.
• Collaborate with software engineers, system engineers, and program leadership to ensure testability and schedules.
• Promote cross-program collaboration and sustainable development practices.
• Support system integration activities, including hardware interfaces and low-level communications.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Perl

Python

Shell scripting

Real-time systems

Multi-threaded systems

High-availability systems

Integration leadership

Test activities leadership

Linux (Red Hat)

Virtual machines

Hypervisors

TCP/IP / UDP / SCTP

Hardware/system integration

Source control / CM tools

Communication skills

Independent / collaborative work

US Citizenship

Public Trust clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree (with 2–6 years experience)

Tools

Linux (Red Hat)

Virtual machines

Hypervisors

Source control systems

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Lead Software Developer - Early Systems Integration (ESI) based in Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor, NJ, supporting UK NASR PDT. You’ll join a dynamic team building real-time, high-availability, safety-critical software for national airspace operations.

The role emphasizes design, development, integration, and testing of complex systems, with mentoring of junior engineers and active participation in Agile ceremonies.