Real-Time Software Engineer – Safety-Critical Airspace

Leidos Inc; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Software Engineer to be based in Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor, NJ. This role supports UK NASR PDT, delivering enhanced capabilities to replace and modernize the current air traffic services system.

You will join a dynamic engineering team responsible for building and sustaining real-time, high-availability, safety-critical systems that directly support national airspace operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; 2+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 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

Bachelor's degree

Public Trust

OO programming

C/C++

Real-time systems

Linux Red Hat

TCP/UDP/SCTP

Hardware integration

Source control

Best practices

Communication

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree with relevant experience

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Software Engineer to be based in Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor, NJ. This role supports UK NASR PDT, delivering enhanced capabilities to replace and modernize the current air traffic services system.

You will join a dynamic engineering team responsible for building and sustaining real-time, high-availability, safety-critical systems that directly support national airspace operations.