Leidos · 6 hours ago
Aviation Senior Embedded Engineer
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $237K/yr
10+ years expLeidos is dedicated to making the world a safer place and is seeking a Senior Aviation Embedded Engineer to work in their Huntsville office. The role involves developing software for tactical strike, sensors, CUAS, and UAS solutions, focusing on robust software frameworks and maintenance of software products.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conceptual design across the full stack of software for airborne systems, embedded software architectural design, code implementation, team peer review, unit testing, cohesive integration of loosely coupled software modules within subsystems and across distributed networks, use of DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, and development of software tools, harnesses, and infrastructures to support a fully integrated solution
Leading and contributing to the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of software enhancements as well as new software-intensive systems and products
Frequent and direct communication with customers, end users, internal stakeholders, and team members
Applying established software engineering principles, standards, and best practices throughout the full software development life cycle (SDLC) including, but not limited to: (a) software requirements analysis, (b) hardware compatibility analysis, and (c) development of tools and software products that support infrastructure, platform design and system maintenance
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must have 10-15 years of relevant technical experience
Must have demonstrated expertise in software development across the full lifecycle, including architecture, implementation, testing, and deployment
Must have proven experience leading technical teams and driving high-impact projects to successful completion
Must have proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, or C#
Must have strong experience in C++ software development
Must have strong knowledge of modern software development practices including Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and test automation
Must have expertise in software architecture, system design, and integration of complex systems
Must have hands-on experience with debugging, performance tuning, and system troubleshooting
Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to address highly complex technical challenges
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Must have experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), build tools, and modern development environments
Must be a resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to the Huntsville-North Alabama area
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
Preferred
Experience developing large-scale, distributed, or embedded systems
Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Background in developing tools and platforms that support infrastructure and systems engineering
Prior experience working in highly regulated or mission-critical environments (e.g., aerospace or defense sectors)
Benefits
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Amy Smith
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
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