Mid-Level Embedded Software Engineer – Real-Time Defense

Leidos Inc

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 87,000 - 157,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Leidos seeks a Mid-Level Embedded Software Engineer to develop mission-critical embedded software and firmware for missile defense systems. You will design, develop, integrate, and demonstrate advanced software capabilities in a fast-paced engineering environment. Qualifications include a BS in a relevant field, 4+ years or 2+ with a master's, U.S.

citizenship, and an active DoD Secret clearance. Resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to Huntsville area is required, with strong C/C++

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical discipline with GPA 3.0+.
  • 4+ years of relevant technical experience, or 2+ years with a master's degree.
  • 2+ years of experience with real-time embedded systems in defense/aerospace/safety-critical platforms preferred.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
  • Must reside in North Alabama or be willing to relocate to Huntsville-North Alabama area.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development.
  • Experience with RTOS such as VxWorks, Integrity, or FreeRTOS.
  • Experience with embedded processors/microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, RISC-V, or similar).
  • Experience with embedded debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, etc.).
  • Experience with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and test automation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

  • Perform conceptual design and development of embedded airborne system software, including architecture, code implementation, peer review, and unit testing.
  • Own integration of software modules within subsystems; support cross-subsystem integration and CI/CD pipelines for quality and delivery.
  • Develop testing tools and harnesses to support testing, integration, and maintenance activities.
  • Contribute to design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of embedded software systems within project scope.
  • Communicate with internal stakeholders and team members regularly.

Skills

C/C++
RTOS
ARM Cortex
JTAG
Git
GitLab
DevOps
CI/CD
Testing/Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering/CS/CE/EE/ Aeronautical Engineering/Math

Tools

Docker
Kubernetes

Job description

Leidos seeks a Mid-Level Embedded Software Engineer to develop mission-critical embedded software and firmware for missile defense systems. You will design, develop, integrate, and demonstrate advanced software capabilities in a fast-paced engineering environment. Qualifications include a BS in a relevant field, 4+ years or 2+ with a master's, U.S.

citizenship, and an active DoD Secret clearance. Resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to Huntsville area is required, with strong C/C++

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