Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Kinetic Effects

Leidos LLC

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 195,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to design and architect full-stack airborne system software. You will own integration across modules and subsystems, and lead DevOps-driven delivery with a strong focus on testing and quality.

Required are a bachelor’s in a related field, 8+ years of experience or 6+ with a master’s, U.S. citizenship for DoD clearance, and expertise with RTOS and ARM/RISC-V processors. Location is Huntsville/North Alabama, with onsite work.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field with GPA 3.0+.
8+ years of relevant experience or 6+ years with a Master’s.
U.S. citizen eligible for DoD clearance.
Embedded software development and integration experience.
Experience with RTOS and embedded processors (ARM Cortex, RISC-V).
Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and test automation.

Responsibilities

Perform conceptual design and full-stack airborne system software architecture.
Own integration of distributed software modules and subsystems.
Utilize DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to ensure quality and delivery.
Develop tools and harnesses supporting integrated solutions.
Lead and mentor team members across complex projects.
Apply software engineering standards and SDLC best practices.
Propose new technologies to enhance development workflows, including AI-enabled capabilities.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded

RTOS

DevOps

CI/CD

Agile

Jira

GitLab

GDB

JTAG

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical discipline

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

VMs/Emulation

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

Perform conceptual design and architectural development across full-stack airborne system software, including embedded software design, code implementation, team peer review, and comprehensive unit testing.
Own integration of loosely coupled software modules within subsystems and across distributed networks.
Utilize DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to ensure quality and delivery.
Contribute to the development of software tools, harnesses, and infrastructures that support fully integrated solutions across multiple technical areas.
Leading and contributing to the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of embedded software systems.
Applying established software engineering principles, standards, and best practices throughout the full software development life cycle (SDLC) including but not limited to: (a) software requirements analysis, (b) hardware compatibility analysis, and (c) development of tools and software products that support infrastructure, platform design and system maintenance.
Recommending and implementing new technologies, tools and standards to enhance software engineering practices, which align to organizational goals.
Leading and mentoring other team members, contributing to the delivery of complex projects, all the while aligning with technical strategy and execution plans.
Demonstrate initiative in identifying improved development workflows, tools, and engineering practices, including emerging AI-enabled development capabilities.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution, with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
8+ years of relevant technical experience, or 6+ years with a master’s degree in a related field.
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.
Relevant technical experience must include developing, integrating, testing, or troubleshooting embedded software or embedded-adjacent applications that interface with, operate, monitor, support, simulate, control, or communicate with embedded systems.
Must be a resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to the Huntsville-North Alabama area.
Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development.
Experience with real-time operating system (RTOS) such as VxWorks, Integrity, or FreeRTOS.
Proficiency with embedded processors and microcontrollers (e.g. ARM Cortex, RISC-V, or similar architectures).
Experience with embedded debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or software-based debuggers such as GDB).
Experience with modern software development practices including Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and test automation.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of experience with real-time embedded system in defense, aerospace, or safety-critical platforms.
Experience with high-speed guided weapons systems, flight controls systems, or similar embedded solutions.
Experience developing large-scale embedded, high-performance systems with a high level of determinism.
Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Prior experience working in highly regulated or mission-critical environments (e.g., aerospace or defense sectors).
Experience with software safety standards (DO-178C, MIL-STD-882e).
Experience with Agile management tools and concepts such as Jira.
Experience with software configuration management tools such as Git and GitLab.
Proven experience mentoring developers across multiple experience levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to address highly complex technical challenges.
Ability to work independently on well-defined tasks and contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment.

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 here. Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to spam.leidos@leidos.com.

competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

Commitment and Diversity

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.

Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

Original Posting

Original Posting: September 28, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.