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Embedded Software Engineer

LeidosNational City, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 1 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career in cutting-edge defense technology with Leidos, where you'll design and integrate high-performance embedded systems, contributing to national security. This hybrid role offers significant growth potential and the chance to collaborate with experts on innovative R&D projects, making it ideal for skilled mid-senior engineers passionate about hardware-software co-design. You'll thrive here, developing advanced skills within a dynamic team environment with competitive compensation ranging from $87,100 to $157,450 annually.

Quick Overview

Salary
$87.1k - $157.4k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
National City, CA, United States
Posted
2 weeks ago
Embedded SystemsAgileC++GitRISC-V

Job Description

Embedded Software Engineer | National City, CA, United States | Hybrid | $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

This employer is a leader in electronic design and chiplet manufacturing, focusing on research & development and advanced prototyping for national security. They transform cutting-edge algorithms into real-time software systems, working in agile environments to deliver innovative solutions. The company offers a dynamic culture where employees are encouraged to continually learn and push the boundaries of what's possible.

The Role

  • Contribute to the design and development of advanced embedded systems within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Develop software for various microarchitectures, including DSP, ARM, and RISC-V.
  • Create software for multi-core embedded systems, ranging from bare metal to Linux environments.
  • Build and document test plans, procedures, and software requirements specifications.
  • Write low-level code (e.g., C) to interface with hardware components and registers.
  • Validate hardware performance and operation under nominal and stress conditions.

What You'll Need

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
  • 4+ years of software development experience, including strong C/C++ for embedded systems.
  • Experience using Integrated Development Environments and build tools (e.g., VS Code, GCC, CMake).
  • Strong understanding of hardware-software interaction and computer architecture.
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration tools.
  • Demonstrated ability and motivation to continually learn new technical skills.
  • Active Secret level security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

What's On Offer

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a mission-critical field.
  • Collaborative team environment with experts in signal processing and hardware.
  • Emphasis on continuous learning and professional development.
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

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