Leidos
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Huntsville, AL · Senior
No sponsorship$131k-$237kDetected 1 day ago
C++CFull-Stack DevelopmentCode ReviewGitDockerKubernetesCI/CDDevOpsCybersecurityEmbedded SystemsMIL-STDDO-178Systems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringTest AutomationCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring
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About the role
- Recommending and implementing new technologies, tools and standards to enhance software engineering practices, which align to organizational goals.
- Leading and mentoring other team members, contributing to the delivery of complex projects, all the while aligning with technical strategy and execution plans.
- Demonstrate initiative in identifying improved development workflows, tools, and engineering practices, including emerging AI-enabled development capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Leidos is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of mission-critical embedded software and firmware for missile defense systems.
- The selected candidate will contribute to the design, development, integration, and demonstration of advanced software capabilities in a fast-paced engineering environment.
- This role requires close collaboration with integrated engineering teams and strong technical communication skills to support delivery of high-quality software solutions to customers.
- Leading and contributing to the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of embedded software systems.
Requirements
- 12+ years of relevant technical experience, or 10+ years with a master's degree in a related field.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Must be a resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to the Huntsville-North Alabama area.
- Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development.
- Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to address highly complex technical challenges.
- Ability to work independently on well-defined tasks and contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
Nice to have
- Experience with high-speed guided weapons systems, flight controls systems, or similar embedded solutions.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
- Prior experience working in highly regulated or mission-critical environments (e.g., aerospace or defense sectors).
- Experience with software safety standards (DO-178C, MIL-STD-882e).
- Experience with Agile management tools and concepts such as Jira.
- Experience with software configuration management tools such as Git and GitLab.
- Proven experience mentoring developers across multiple experience levels.
Compensation
- Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
- Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.
- Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision.
- That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.
- Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
Company info
- Frequent and direct communication with customers, end users, internal stakeholders, and team members.
- At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it.
- Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship required
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