C++ Software Engineer (Transportation) - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
C++ Software Engineer (Transportation) - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos at FHWA's Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL)
Leidos operates the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL), a USDOT R&D lab at Turner Fairbank Highway Research Center in McLean, VA. Shape the future of smart mobility through cutting-edge projects in vehicle/infrastructure connectivity, automation, everything-in-the-loop simulation, and AI/ML modeling. Advance USDOT goals in safety, mobility, sustainability, and equity.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead C++ development for ITS prototypes across vehicles, infrastructure, and cloud.
- Drive open-source processes: triage issues, review contributions.
- Refactor legacy systems into modular, scalable architectures.
- Execute hands-on tests/demos at TFHRC and external sites.
- Collaborate on project feasibility, task breakdown, estimation, and agile execution.
- Engage customers/stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s (CS/Engineering) + 4+ years professional C++ OR Master’s + 2+ years C++.
- CMake for C++ builds; Git; Docker (docker-compose).
- Java/Python experience; Agile with JIRA/Confluence.
- Software quality expertise (unit tests, TDD, CI/CD, static analysis).
- Math: geometry, linear algebra, probability, graph/set theory, statistics.
- US work authorization; 3/5 years US residency for Public Trust.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive Linux C++ development; build/package systems.
- Kafka/message brokers; ROS; UI/front-end.
- Distributed/cloud computing; robotics (localization, planning, perception, fusion).
- SUMO/CARLA simulations.
This full-time, on-site role in McLean, VA offers pay $69,550-$125,725 USD/year. Learn more: STOL Overview. Apply to innovate transportation with Leidos!
Locations
- McLean, Virginia, United States
Salary
69,550 - 125,725 USD / yearly
90,000 - 110,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- C++ Software Developmentintermediate
- CMakeintermediate
- Gitintermediate
- Dockerintermediate
- Java/Pythonintermediate
- Agile (JIRA/Confluence)intermediate
- CI/CD Pipelinesintermediate
- Linux Build Systemsintermediate
- ROSintermediate
- Kafkaintermediate
- SUMO/CARLA Simulationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in CS/Engineering + 4+ years C++ experience OR Master’s + 2+ years C++ (experience)
- US legal work authorization + 3/5 years US residency for Public Trust (experience)
- Mathematical fundamentals (geometry, linear algebra, probability, graph theory) (experience)
- Proficiency in software quality (unit testing, TDD, GitHub Actions, static analysis) (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead C++ prototype development for ITS (vehicles, infrastructure, cloud)
- Manage open-source processes, triage issues, evaluate contributions
- Analyze/refactor existing systems for modularity/scalability
- Conduct on-site/off-site tests & demos at TFHRC/test facilities
- Collaborate cross-functionally on feasibility, estimation, execution
- Interact with customers/stakeholders across project lifecycle
Benefits
- general: Comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance
- general: 401(k) with company match
- general: Paid time off & holidays
- general: Professional development tuition reimbursement
- general: Flexible work options where feasible
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C++ Software Engineer (Transportation) - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
C++ Software Engineer (Transportation) - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos at FHWA's Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL)
Leidos operates the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL), a USDOT R&D lab at Turner Fairbank Highway Research Center in McLean, VA. Shape the future of smart mobility through cutting-edge projects in vehicle/infrastructure connectivity, automation, everything-in-the-loop simulation, and AI/ML modeling. Advance USDOT goals in safety, mobility, sustainability, and equity.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead C++ development for ITS prototypes across vehicles, infrastructure, and cloud.
- Drive open-source processes: triage issues, review contributions.
- Refactor legacy systems into modular, scalable architectures.
- Execute hands-on tests/demos at TFHRC and external sites.
- Collaborate on project feasibility, task breakdown, estimation, and agile execution.
- Engage customers/stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s (CS/Engineering) + 4+ years professional C++ OR Master’s + 2+ years C++.
- CMake for C++ builds; Git; Docker (docker-compose).
- Java/Python experience; Agile with JIRA/Confluence.
- Software quality expertise (unit tests, TDD, CI/CD, static analysis).
- Math: geometry, linear algebra, probability, graph/set theory, statistics.
- US work authorization; 3/5 years US residency for Public Trust.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive Linux C++ development; build/package systems.
- Kafka/message brokers; ROS; UI/front-end.
- Distributed/cloud computing; robotics (localization, planning, perception, fusion).
- SUMO/CARLA simulations.
This full-time, on-site role in McLean, VA offers pay $69,550-$125,725 USD/year. Learn more: STOL Overview. Apply to innovate transportation with Leidos!
Locations
- McLean, Virginia, United States
Salary
69,550 - 125,725 USD / yearly
90,000 - 110,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- C++ Software Developmentintermediate
- CMakeintermediate
- Gitintermediate
- Dockerintermediate
- Java/Pythonintermediate
- Agile (JIRA/Confluence)intermediate
- CI/CD Pipelinesintermediate
- Linux Build Systemsintermediate
- ROSintermediate
- Kafkaintermediate
- SUMO/CARLA Simulationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in CS/Engineering + 4+ years C++ experience OR Master’s + 2+ years C++ (experience)
- US legal work authorization + 3/5 years US residency for Public Trust (experience)
- Mathematical fundamentals (geometry, linear algebra, probability, graph theory) (experience)
- Proficiency in software quality (unit testing, TDD, GitHub Actions, static analysis) (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead C++ prototype development for ITS (vehicles, infrastructure, cloud)
- Manage open-source processes, triage issues, evaluate contributions
- Analyze/refactor existing systems for modularity/scalability
- Conduct on-site/off-site tests & demos at TFHRC/test facilities
- Collaborate cross-functionally on feasibility, estimation, execution
- Interact with customers/stakeholders across project lifecycle
Benefits
- general: Comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance
- general: 401(k) with company match
- general: Paid time off & holidays
- general: Professional development tuition reimbursement
- general: Flexible work options where feasible
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for C++ Software Engineer (Transportation) - Careers at Leidos @ Leidos.
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