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
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.
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