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Real-Time Software Engineer

LeidosArlington, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Jul 27, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Embark on a rewarding career as a Real-Time Software Engineer at Leidos, where you'll contribute to cutting-edge Electronic Warfare technology with significant impact and substantial growth potential. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation and the chance to collaborate with experts in a dynamic R&D environment, making it ideal for skilled C/C++ developers passionate about high-performance systems. You'll thrive here if you're eager to develop advanced real-time software and integrate complex hardware, so seize this exciting opportunity to advance your career.

Quick Overview

Salary
$87.1k - $157.4k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Arlington, VA, United States
Posted
2 months ago
MATLABAgileC++GitJenkinsPython

Job Description

Real-Time Software Engineer | Arlington, VA, United States | Hybrid | $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

We're hiring for a leading technology company deeply involved in protecting national security through advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) solutions. This organization is at the forefront of research and development, transforming cutting-edge signal processing algorithms into robust, real-time software systems. They foster collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams working in agile environments to meet demanding customer schedules and deliver impactful demonstrations.

The Role

  • Contribute to the design and development of advanced EW systems within multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Design, implement, and test real-time C/C++ software for multi-core systems running Linux or real-time operating systems.
  • Develop software products that leverage third-party mathematics and communication libraries.
  • Integrate software with hardware interfaces and configure/control RF hardware devices.
  • Read and understand signal processing algorithms, and interface with communication standards/protocols.
  • Support system field testing and collection events.

What You'll Need

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
  • 4+ years of software development experience, with strong programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or C++.
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented design and hardware-software interaction.
  • Experience with hardware interfaces (e.g., PCIe, UART, Ethernet) and build tools (e.g., GCC, CMake, Make).
  • Proficiency with version control (e.g., Git) and continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins).
  • Experience with software testing tools and methodology, and creating technical documentation.
  • Must possess an active Secret level security clearance, with eligibility for TS/SCI.

What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for technical upskilling and continuous learning.
  • Flexible scheduling options.
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment focused on impactful national security missions.

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