Senior Real-Time Software Architect (C/C++, Linux)

Leidos LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave and retirement

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Senior Software Engineer in Albuquerque, NM to set the technical direction for software supporting electro-mechanical-optical experiments on an applied R&D contract. You will own the software architecture for testbeds, data acquisition, and optical tracking systems that span software, controls, hardware, and networks, and lead major development efforts from requirements through field test.

You will work with government researchers to translate objectives into software

Qualifications

• Hands-on software engineering and development experience.
• Professional experience writing C/C++ software in a Linux system development environment.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink.
• U.S. citizenship required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own the software architecture for testbeds, test equipment, and optical tracking systems, and lead the design, development, integration, and testing of C/C++ software in a Linux development environment.
• Define test objectives and translate them into software requirements, architecture, and development plans for electro-mechanical-optical experiments.
• Design and develop real-time and embedded software, including SBC applications and hardware I/O interfaces to mechanical, electro‑optical, and sensor equipment.
• Direct the development of data acquisition, data reduction, and analysis tools, including operator interfaces and MATLAB/Simulink models where applicable.
• Establish the team’s software test and validation strategy, DevOps/SecDevOps pipelines, and engineering practices, and drive their continuous improvement.
• Plan and lead integration and field testing of testbeds and test equipment; resolve problems spanning hardware, software, controls, and networks; turn field test results into software enhancements.
• Serve as technical lead for large projects, mentoring junior staff and ensuring quality and maintainability.
• Communicate progress, risks, and solutions to Government customers and external parties.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

MATLAB/Simulink

Real-time systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

Leidos seeks a Senior Software Engineer in Albuquerque, NM to set the technical direction for software supporting electro-mechanical-optical experiments on an applied R&D contract. You will own the software architecture for testbeds, data acquisition, and optical tracking systems that span software, controls, hardware, and networks, and lead major development efforts from requirements through field test.

You will work with government researchers to translate objectives into software