Software Engineer – Mid-Career - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Software Engineer – Mid-Career - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos' Undersea Systems Division as a Mid-Career Software Engineer
The Undersea Systems Division at Leidos is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our fast-paced team in San Diego, CA. Dive into rapid-prototyping of cutting-edge ocean systems, collaborating across disciplines from problem-solving to product demonstrations. Hold complete technical responsibility in a medium-sized team pushing boundaries in firmware and software design.
Primary Responsibilities
- Collaborate to identify requirements and evaluate design approaches for technical challenges.
- Architect robust embedded firmware/software platforms with optimized build/test processes.
- Implement, test, integrate, and verify solutions for functionality, reliability, and usability.
- Maintain engineering docs, ICDs, and SRS.
- Coordinate development, prioritize tasks, and gather team feedback.
Basic Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen; SECRET clearance preferred.
- Bachelor’s in CS, Computer/Electronics Engineering, or STEM.
- 3+ years in Linux (Yocto/Buildroot), NVIDIA Jetson, RTOS/Bare-Metal, or ROS 2.
- C proficiency; embedded protocols (SPI, RS-232, Ethernet); dev processes; test equipment knowledge.
- Strong technical reading/communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in OpenCV, DSP, robotics simulation.
- Linux CLI/scripting, IDEs (MPLAB/GCC), Git/Subversion, Python/Matlab, test automation, GUIs.
Pay Range: $87,100 - $157,450 USD/year. Leidos outthinks and outpaces the status quo—join disruptors in defense innovation. Original posting: January 29, 2026. Full-time, mid-level role in San Diego, CA.
Locations
- San Diego, California, United States
Salary
87,100 - 157,450 USD / yearly
87,100 - 157,450 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- C Programmingintermediate
- Embedded Firmware Developmentintermediate
- Linux Kernel (Yocto, Buildroot)intermediate
- NVIDIA Jetsonintermediate
- RTOS/Bare-Metal Microcontrollersintermediate
- ROS 2intermediate
- SPI/RS-232/Ethernet Protocolsintermediate
- Software Development Processesintermediate
- Embedded Test Equipmentintermediate
- OpenCV Computer Visionintermediate
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP)intermediate
- Linux Shell Scripting (Bash)intermediate
- Embedded IDEs (MPLAB, GCC, GNU Make)intermediate
- Version Control (Git, Subversion)intermediate
- Python/Matlab Data Processingintermediate
- Test Automationintermediate
- Graphical User Interfacesintermediate
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen with SECRET clearance eligibility (active preferred) (experience)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or STEM field (experience)
- 3+ years in Linux/NVIDIA Jetson/RTOS/ROS 2 development (experience)
- Proficiency in C programming (experience)
- Knowledge of embedded communications protocols (experience)
- Experience with software development processes and embedded test equipment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Collaborate on embedded firmware/software requirements and design approaches
- Architect maintainable, robust embedded platforms and build/test processes
- Implement, test, integrate, and verify firmware/software against requirements
- Develop documentation including ICDs and SRS
- Communicate across team for coordination, prioritization, and feedback
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary $87,100 - $157,450
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement plans
- general: Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- general: Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work options
- general: Mission-driven work in undersea systems innovation
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Software Engineer – Mid-Career - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Software Engineer – Mid-Career - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos' Undersea Systems Division as a Mid-Career Software Engineer
The Undersea Systems Division at Leidos is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our fast-paced team in San Diego, CA. Dive into rapid-prototyping of cutting-edge ocean systems, collaborating across disciplines from problem-solving to product demonstrations. Hold complete technical responsibility in a medium-sized team pushing boundaries in firmware and software design.
Primary Responsibilities
- Collaborate to identify requirements and evaluate design approaches for technical challenges.
- Architect robust embedded firmware/software platforms with optimized build/test processes.
- Implement, test, integrate, and verify solutions for functionality, reliability, and usability.
- Maintain engineering docs, ICDs, and SRS.
- Coordinate development, prioritize tasks, and gather team feedback.
Basic Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen; SECRET clearance preferred.
- Bachelor’s in CS, Computer/Electronics Engineering, or STEM.
- 3+ years in Linux (Yocto/Buildroot), NVIDIA Jetson, RTOS/Bare-Metal, or ROS 2.
- C proficiency; embedded protocols (SPI, RS-232, Ethernet); dev processes; test equipment knowledge.
- Strong technical reading/communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in OpenCV, DSP, robotics simulation.
- Linux CLI/scripting, IDEs (MPLAB/GCC), Git/Subversion, Python/Matlab, test automation, GUIs.
Pay Range: $87,100 - $157,450 USD/year. Leidos outthinks and outpaces the status quo—join disruptors in defense innovation. Original posting: January 29, 2026. Full-time, mid-level role in San Diego, CA.
Locations
- San Diego, California, United States
Salary
87,100 - 157,450 USD / yearly
87,100 - 157,450 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- C Programmingintermediate
- Embedded Firmware Developmentintermediate
- Linux Kernel (Yocto, Buildroot)intermediate
- NVIDIA Jetsonintermediate
- RTOS/Bare-Metal Microcontrollersintermediate
- ROS 2intermediate
- SPI/RS-232/Ethernet Protocolsintermediate
- Software Development Processesintermediate
- Embedded Test Equipmentintermediate
- OpenCV Computer Visionintermediate
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP)intermediate
- Linux Shell Scripting (Bash)intermediate
- Embedded IDEs (MPLAB, GCC, GNU Make)intermediate
- Version Control (Git, Subversion)intermediate
- Python/Matlab Data Processingintermediate
- Test Automationintermediate
- Graphical User Interfacesintermediate
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen with SECRET clearance eligibility (active preferred) (experience)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or STEM field (experience)
- 3+ years in Linux/NVIDIA Jetson/RTOS/ROS 2 development (experience)
- Proficiency in C programming (experience)
- Knowledge of embedded communications protocols (experience)
- Experience with software development processes and embedded test equipment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Collaborate on embedded firmware/software requirements and design approaches
- Architect maintainable, robust embedded platforms and build/test processes
- Implement, test, integrate, and verify firmware/software against requirements
- Develop documentation including ICDs and SRS
- Communicate across team for coordination, prioritization, and feedback
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary $87,100 - $157,450
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement plans
- general: Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- general: Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work options
- general: Mission-driven work in undersea systems innovation
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