Description
Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer that contributes to and mentors software teams to create unique solutions for complex problems. We have offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, We provide responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
This role is part of an engineering matrix organization that supports many programs that span business areas. Responsibilities include contributing to and mentoring software development teams during the software development process to support a variety of customers, often with competing requirements. These software development teams specialize in embedded software and PC software that communicates with embedded devices.
The candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced working environment and be a motivated independent learner. The candidate must be highly organized and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Basic Qualifications
Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university.
Candidate must have at least 8 years of professional software development experience or 6 years with a Master’s.
Candidate must have experience in analyzing and developing requirements, designing and maintaining software products, and implementing software designs. Candidate must be able to parse ambiguous requirements and translate into team direction and guidance.
Candidate must have experience in embedded and desktop software development activities.
Candidate must have experience in software development, data structures, object oriented design, and effective unit test. Candidate must have experience with multiple languages that include C or C++, C# or Java, and Python or other similar scripting language.
Candidate must have experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and task management.
Candidate must have experience mentoring teammates and providing guidance to accomplish tasks and projects.
Candidate must have experience with software best practices such as peer reviews, automated testing, and document generation.
Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university would be considered a plus.
Prior experience with microcontrollers and integrated peripherals would be considered a plus.
Prior experience interviewing or contributing to proposals is a plus.
Prior experience with Embedded Linux is a plus.
Prior experience with Real Time Operating Systems such as VxWorks and Green Hills Integrity is a plus.
Original Posting Date:
2024-11-04
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 $101,400.00 - $183,300.00
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.
