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Base Salary
$131k - $237k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design embedded software architecture and implement software for airborne and missile defense systems.
- Develop, test, troubleshoot, debug, integrate, and demonstrate embedded software and firmware.
- Perform software requirements analysis, hardware compatibility analysis, and full software development lifecycle activities.
- Develop software tools, harnesses, infrastructure, and products supporting integrated solutions and system maintenance.
- Use development workflows, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and software engineering standards.
- Communicate directly with customers, end users, internal stakeholders, and engineering teams.
- Recommend and implement technologies, tools, standards, and workflow improvements.
- Lead and mentor team members while contributing to complex project delivery and technical strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- At least 12 years of relevant technical experience, or at least 10 years with a related master’s degree.
- At least 5 years of real-time embedded systems experience in defense, aerospace, or safety-critical platforms is preferred.
- U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret Security Clearance are required.
- Expert-level C/C++ proficiency for embedded systems development.
- Experience with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, Integrity, or FreeRTOS.
- Proficiency with embedded processors and microcontrollers, including ARM Cortex or RISC-V architectures.
- Experience with embedded debugging tools such as JTAG and oscilloscopes.
- Knowledge of software development practices including Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and test automation for mission- and safety-critical programs.
- Experience with guided weapons, flight controls, large-scale deterministic embedded systems, regulated environments, software safety standards, containerization, Jira, Git, and GitLab is preferred.
- Ability to address complex technical challenges, work independently, collaborate effectively, and mentor developers across experience levels.
- Must reside in North Alabama or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville–North Alabama area.
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About Leidos
Leidos builds and operates technology and engineering solutions for defense, intelligence, civil, and health agencies, including systems integration, cyber, enterprise IT, sensors, and healthcare IT. It primarily sells through government contracts and long-term programs, plus managed services and mission software. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos is a Fortune 500 public company on the NYSE; customers include U.S. defense and intelligence agencies and civil bodies such as the FAA.