Senior Embedded Software Engineer - DoD Cleared (RTOS)

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 131,300 - 237,350; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support mission-critical embedded software and firmware for missile defense systems. The role involves design, development, integration, and demonstration of advanced software capabilities in a fast-paced engineering environment, with collaboration across integrated teams.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in relevant embedded software, strong C/C++/RTOS experience, U.S. citizenship, and an active DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics with GPA 3.0+.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual design across full software stack for embedded airborne systems.
• Lead design, development, testing, debugging of embedded software.
• Communicate with customers, stakeholders, and team members.
• Apply SDLC best practices including agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.

Skills

Embedded software

Real-time systems

C/C++

RTOS

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Leidos in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support mission-critical embedded software and firmware for missile defense systems. The role involves design, development, integration, and demonstration of advanced software capabilities in a fast-paced engineering environment, with collaboration across integrated teams.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in relevant embedded software, strong C/C++/RTOS experience, U.S. citizenship, and an active DoD clearance.