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Leidos · 10 hours ago

Lead Software Engineer Hypersonics Programs

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $195K/yr

8+ years exp

Leidos is a leader in delivering innovative solutions and is currently seeking a Lead Software Engineer for their Hypersonics Programs. The role involves leading the development of embedded software for hypersonic systems and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure successful integration and testing of software and hardware components.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Directly code and coordinate software efforts across multiple programs including embedded software, ground support software, test equipment software, and software in the loop (SWIL) and hardware in the loop (HWIL) simulators

Lead development of embedded software and firmware for hypersonic programs

Work with the engineering teams to design, develop, and integrate space sensor hardware and software, including sensor electronics, FPGA processing boards, DSP/ARM/PowerPC boards, PCI & VPX busses, health, and status circuits, and sensor data interfaces

Participate, and lead all phases of the software development effort including detailed requirements flow down, trade studies, processing architecture design, hardware selection, firmware and software development, sensor and payload integration and test, hypersonic vehicle I&T

Collaborate with signal processing experts, other software leads, and FPGA designers

Mentor Junior software engineers in good engineering practice

CI/CD Integration: Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools like Jenkins Agents or GitLab Runners

Perform Security Testing to identify vulnerabilities in software and static code analysis

Support Test Automation: Utilize proficiency in industry-standard tools and frameworks such as Python, Java, Python, Xray for Jira or similar technologies

Model system performance using MATLAB or similar toolset

Debugging: Utilize strong debugging skills to identify and analyze software defects and issues in a systematic manner

Leverage strong documentation skills to create and maintain software architecture-related documentation and models

Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with cross-functional teams and report on progress and results

Troubleshoot and address complex testing challenges

Qualification

Embedded Software DevelopmentHypersonic SystemsCI/CD IntegrationSecurity TestingProgramming LanguagesVersion ControlAgile/ScrumOperating SystemsDebuggingDocumentationProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, or related field, from an ABET accredited institution

8+ years of software engineering experience or a Masters Degree with 6+ years of experience. Additional applicable experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Strong proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, Rust, C and C++ with the ability to write, maintain, and troubleshoot code

Demonstrated experience working in and leading engineering teams

Proficient in using version control systems (e.g., GitLab, SVN) to manage source code in a defined branching structure

Working knowledge of Agile Principles and the Scrum framework

Strong documentation skills to create and maintain software architecture related documentation and models

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot and address complex testing challenges

Familiarity with security testing tools and practices to identify vulnerabilities in software and static code analysis

Proficiency with multiple operating systems (Mac OSX, Windows, LINUX, etc.)

Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint) team player who can express and explain their ideas to others

US Citizenship is required