Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Leidos Inc; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Maritime Systems Division is seeking an experienced software engineer with embedded software architecture, real-time systems, and Linux expertise. C, C++, and VHDL experience are required, with knowledge of Rust, Python, and JavaScript beneficial.

The role involves contributing to the C4I Prototype and working in an Agile, collaborative environment. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, documentation, and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with 4+ years experience or MS with 2+ years.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Proven experience across all phases of software engineering.
• Experience with C, C++, VHDL, Linux.
• Real-time software development experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration.
• Ability to envisage business and technical vision.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, software development, integration and test, documentation, and maintenance.
• Develop software architectures to support migration of timing-critical applications to new hardware configurations.
• Software implementation and unit testing to meet customer objectives.
• CI/CD pipeline support.
• Mentoring of junior engineers.

Skills

US Citizenship

Secret clearance

Real-time software

C/C++

VHDL

Linux

Software lifecycle

Education

BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Atlassian toolset

Rhapsody

UML

PetaLinux

Rust

Python

JavaScript

Containerization

Microservices

RMF/STIGs

Job description

Description

The Maritime Systems Division of Leidos is seeking an experienced software engineer with experience with embedded software architecture, design, implementation, and integration of real-time systems. The role also requires knowledge of Linux operating systems and experience with PetaLinux is preferred. The position will be responsible for the modification of existing software as well as the creation of new software. A successful candidate will have experience developing in C, C++, and VHDL. Knowledge of other software languages such as Rust, Python, and JavaScript is beneficial.

The candidate should work well in a collaborative environment, understand Agile development methodologies, and seek to identify and champion both technical and process innovations.

The C4I Prototype is a new product that is rapidly maturing and nearing readiness for deployment. The program provides for deployment, monitoring, and communications of a buoy that includes a software defined radio. The implementation in Rust controls the radio in meeting key mission objectives. Tasking and responsibilities will vary depending on project objectives and may extend to programs beyond the C4I Prototype.

Primary Responsibilities

Support all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, software development, integration and test, documentation, and maintenance, for complex software system/applications.

• Development of software architectures to support migration of timing-critical applications to new hardware configurations
• Software implementation and unit testing to meet customer objectives
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment pipeline support
• Mentoring of junior engineers

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizenship required
• Requires BS degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Active Secret clearance
• Proven experience in all phases of Software Engineering including requirements, design, code, test and integration
• Experience with C, C++, VHDL, Linux
• Real-time software development experience
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required for an effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Possess business and technical vision

Preferred Qualifications

• The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Experience using the Atlassian toolset
• Knowledge of or experience with UML and object-oriented design,
• Experience with Rust, Python, JavaScript, and PetaLinux
• Experience with Rhapsody, Model Driven Development, and code generation
• Experience in Agile development methods, including Scrum
• Knowledge related to cybersecurity including the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Experience with containerization and microservices

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.