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Software Engineer
LeidosEl Cajon, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 21 Apr 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
You'll thrive as a Software Engineer at Leidos, contributing to cutting-edge defense technology and developing advanced test systems with a competitive salary range of USD 87,100 - 157,450. This hybrid role offers excellent growth potential within a reputable company, allowing you to hone your skills in Python, MATLAB, and hardware/software integration alongside a team of experts. Embrace this opportunity to make a significant impact and advance your career.
Quick Overview
Salary
$87.1k - $157.4k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Software Engineer | El Cajon, CA, United States | Hybrid | $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
This employer is a renowned leader in defense electronics and chiplet manufacturing, focusing on cutting-edge research and development. They transform advanced processing algorithms into real-time software systems within agile, multi-disciplinary teams, aiming to deliver transformative solutions for national security.
The Role
• Contribute to the design and development of advanced systems as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Design, implement, and test object-oriented applications in Python/MATLAB.
• Design, implement, and test software to configure and control RF hardware devices.
• Integrate low-level software with a user-facing GUI.
• Develop Hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) tests to validate low-level software APIs.
• Design and implement a test framework for HITL tests and application deployment.
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 experience in Python, MATLAB, or C++.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design.
• Basic understanding of hardware-software interaction and computer architecture.
• Experience with hardware interfaces (e.g., PCIe, UART, Ethernet).
• Experience with build tools (e.g., GCC, CMake, or Make) and version control (e.g., Git).
• Active Secret level security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
What's On Offer
• Opportunity to work on high-performance signal processing on custom hardware.
• Collaborate with experts in developing cutting-edge algorithms and tools.
• A commitment to fostering a passion for learning and continuous technical skill development.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Apply via Haystack today!
Skills
MATLAB
Agile
C++
Git
Python
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