Establish the team’s software test and validation strategy, DevOps/SecDevOps pipelines, and engineering practices, and drive their continuous improvement.
Plan and lead integration and field testing of testbeds and test equipment; resolve undefined, complex problems that span hardware, software, controls, and networks; and turn field test results into software enhancements.
Serve as technical lead for large projects, directing and reviewing the work of other engineers, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.
Communicate technical progress, risks, and solutions to Government customers and to external parties such as subcontractors and vendors, and influence project and team leaders on solution design and approach.
The ideal candidate works independently as well as with a team, learns new skills quickly, communicates clearly, and is organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with 6+ years of relevant experience.
Hands-on software engineering and development experience.
Professional experience writing C/C++ software in a Linux system development environment.
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink.
U.S. citizenship required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with controls engineering.
Experience with software architecture, software test and validation, and DevOps/SecDevOps practices.
Experience with embedded systems development, real-time environment programming, and single board computer (SBC) development.
Experience with mechanical equipment hardware I/O, testbed design, data acquisition development, and field testing.
Experience with UI/UX development and network configuration and support.
Knowledge of military radar, tracking, and target aimpoint correlation.
A link (e.g., GitHub) to an example C++ program of your own design, included with your application. Please share only personal or open-source work, not proprietary, export-controlled, or classified code
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Original Posting
October 2, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
