Software Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our team in developing unmanned and autonomous ships for the US Government. The candidate will help design, code, and test software as part of a Scrum team in Arlington, VA. Joining other mid-level developers, the candidate will develop solutions to technical problems. Our team of over thirty developers supports a variety of projects, making existing ships operate autonomously as well as working to support new ships through development within design, build, and test phases. Our software handles ship automation, autonomous navigation, sensor processing, and communications. The team also develops simulations to be used for verification and software testing.

Primary Responsibilities

Design, develop, and debug mission critical software source code.

Participate in the full software development lifecycle.

Serve as technical team member to support troubleshooting and problem solving.

Perform peer reviews of software.

Collaborate with the continuous process improvement to help the team improve.

Assist with evaluating field tests.

Explain technical solutions, practices, and procedures to others within the team.

Some travel (up to 25%)

Basic Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or STEM field plus 2+ years of software development, or<2 with a master's degree, and at least 1+ using Linux and C++ Significant experience working in a team environment, including experience providing guidance and coaching to other developers

Experience designing complex systems, taking into account performance and user requirements

Exposure to one or more of the following: high availability, sensor fusion, target tracking, path planning, communications systems, or military systems integration

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite

Familiarity with automated build processes (Bamboo, Jenkins, etc.)

Familiarity with game theory, artificial intelligence, petri nets, safety critical software

Demonstrable problem-solving skills

Active Secret Security Clearance preferred

Original Posting Date: 2025-02-12

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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

REQNUMBER: R-00153326

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.