Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Kinetic Effects in Huntsville

Energy Jobline ZR; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & Wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and demonstrate mission-critical embedded software for missile defense systems in Huntsville, AL. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply SDLC principles, and contribute to state-of-the-art software solutions that meet demanding customer needs.

A DoD clearance-eligible candidate is required. You will lead embedded development, contribute to tools and infrastructure, and mentor junior engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline with GPA 3.0+
• 8+ years of relevant experience or 6+ with a Master’s
• U.S. citizen eligible for DoD clearance
• Experience in developing/integrating/ Testing embedded software
• Must be in or willing to relocate to North Alabama (Huntsville area)
• Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
• RTOS experience (VxWorks, Integrity, FreeRTOS)
• Experience with embedded processors (ARM Cortex, RISC-V)
• Experience with embedded debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, GDB)
• Proficiency with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and test automation

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual design and architecture across full-stack airborne system software, including embedded software development and unit testing.
• Own integration of loosely coupled modules within subsystems and across networks; utilize DevOps/CI-CD pipelines.
• Lead design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of embedded software systems.
• Apply software engineering principles and SDLC practices for requirements analysis, hardware compatibility, and tooling.
• Recommend and implement new technologies to enhance engineering practices aligned with goals.
• Mentor team members and contribute to complex project delivery with strategic direction.
• Identify and adopt improved workflows, tools, and AI-enabled development capabilities.

Skills

C/C++ for embedded

RTOS (VxWorks/Integrity/FreeRTOS)

Embedded processors (ARM Cortex/RISC-V

Hardware debugging tools (JTAG, scope)

DevOps/CI-CD

DoD security clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software/CE/EE

Tools

Jira

Git

GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of mission-critical embedded software and firmware for missile defense systems. The selected candidate will contribute to the design, development, integration, and demonstration of advanced software capabilities in a fast-paced engineering environment. This role requires close collaboration with integrated engineering teams and strong technical communication skills to support delivery of high-quality software solutions to customers.

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. 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 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.

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.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

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