Senior Hardware/Software Design Engineer (HSDE-3)

Leidos LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 142,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 paid Holidays

401K with company match

Flexible Schedules

Discounted Stock Purchase Plans

Technical Upskilling

Education and Training Support

Parental Paid Leave

Job summary

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Hardware/Software Design Engineer in our INTEL Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA).

Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Strong experience required for FPGA coding, Digital Signal Processing theory & application, interfacing FPGA code with existing code bases and software; Knowledge of signal processing blocks and related DSP components, Linux OS, coding ability in C and C++.

Responsibilities

• Mission Focus: Candidate is expected to implement DSP and associated technical components in FPGA for code base integration.
• Technical Proficiency: FPGA coding, DSP theory & application, interfacing FPGA with existing code; Linux OS; C/C++ development.

Skills

FPGA coding

C/C++

DSP theory

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Vivado

Job description

Job Summary:

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Hardware/Software Design Engineer in our INTEL Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA).

Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management.

At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits.

• Paid Time Off


• 11 paid Holidays


• 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting


• Flexible Schedules


• Discounted Stock Purchase Plans


• Technical Upskilling


• Education and Training Support


• Parental Paid Leave

Join us and make a difference in National Security! Our program provides our customer's Signals Analysis organization with the best possible solutions for their mission needs. We achieve this through rapid prototyping, new development, and advanced technology research. From leading-edge visualizations to analytic development, we're always pushing the boundaries to find new and better data sources and tradecraft to answer intelligence questions. With a focus on collaboration and a fast-paced environment, our prototype development program is the ideal place to grow your skills and make a real impact to learn more about how this program “Delivers Mission Success!”

Job Responsibilities/Qualifications:

Mission Focus: Candidate is expected to implement DSP and associated technical components in FPGA for code base integration.

Technical Proficiency: Strong experience required for FPGA coding, Digital Signal Processing theory & application, Interfacing FPGA code with existing code bases and software; Knowledge of signal processing blocks and related DSP components, Linux OS, coding ability in C and C++.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent.

Security Clearance: Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph to be considered for this role.

Desirable Skills: Additional experience with Vivado required; experience with Epiq Solution PDK preferred.

Qualified candidates are eligible for enhanced incentives including up to a $25K cash sign on bonus or a paid time off bonus.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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 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.

• Health and Wellness programs


• Income Protection


• Paid Leave


• Retirement

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

Company Culture

At Leidos, we challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business.

Original Posting

Original Posting: June 4, 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.