Software Engineer

Leidos; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in government administration is seeking a Software Engineer with C++ expertise to support the FAA in Oklahoma City. The role involves software development for wind sensor applications, requiring strong programming skills and experience in Linux environments. Join a team focused on enhancing aviation safety through technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience with FAA Weather Systems Engineering Software Development.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of application software development.
• Manage the software lifecycle including requirements and testing.
• Develop software that interfaces directly with hardware.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

GUI Development

Data Communication Protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

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Description

The Leidos Civil NISC IV program is hiring for a Software Engineer with C++ development experience to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Oklahoma City, OK. The candidate will work with a team of computer and electronics engineering professionals to redesign and upgrade wind sensor applications. This position will be responsible for the development and technical refresh of system software and related hardware interfaces.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of application software development, including architecture, design, implementation, debugging, validation, and verification.
• Manage the software lifecycle, including requirements, system design, and testing.
• Develop software that interfaces directly with hardware.
• Debug and troubleshoot commands in object-oriented programming.
• Analyze and translate requirements into system architecture that interfaces with hardware.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, with 5+ years of experience; additional experience may substitute for a degree.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and knowledge of Linux OS fundamentals for developing weather system software.
• Experience with FAA Weather Systems Engineering Software Development.
• Proficiency in C++ development within Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience developing GUI applications in Linux and Windows.
• Proficiency working within a Linux environment.
• Experience in hardware system design.
• Knowledge of data communication protocols such as Ethernet, USB, and RS-232.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security clearance (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder residing in the U.S. for the past 3 years).
• Must pass a drug test prior to starting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TCP/IP application development.
• Experience with web-based application development.

Additional Details

Original Posting: May 13, 2025

Pay Range: $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Government Administration, IT Services, and IT Consulting