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Software Engineer

LeidosRancho Santa Fe, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 1 Apr 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career with Leidos, a DOD leader in electronic design, where you'll develop cutting-edge software for advanced warfare technologies and contribute to impactful projects in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment. This hybrid role offers significant growth potential, competitive compensation between $87,100 and $157,450 annually, and the chance to hone your skills in Python, MATLAB, and hardware/software integration. Apply today to join a team at the forefront of innovation and make a real difference.

Quick Overview

Salary
$87.1k - $157.4k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Software Engineer | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | Hybrid The organization is a prominent leader within the Department of Defense sector, specializing in electronic design and chiplet manufacturing. They focus on research and development, transforming cutting-edge processing algorithms into sophisticated real-time software systems. This is an opportunity to join a company known for its innovative approach to hardware-software co-design for high-performance applications. The Role • Contribute to the design and development of advanced systems within multi-disciplinary teams. • Design, implement, and test object-oriented applications using Python and MATLAB. • Develop and integrate software to configure and control RF hardware devices. • Build and integrate low-level software with a user-facing GUI. • Create Hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) tests and design test frameworks for HITL environments. • Document developed test software and embedded systems, and communicate technical details effectively. What You'll Need • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline. • 4+ years of software development experience, with strong proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C++. • Solid understanding of object-oriented design principles. • Familiarity with hardware-software interaction and basic computer architecture. • Experience with hardware interfaces (e.g., PCIe, UART, Ethernet) and build tools (e.g., GCC, CMake). • Proficiency with version control (e.g., Git) and continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins). • Experience with software testing tools and methodologies. • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to engineering teams. • Demonstrated motivation and aptitude for continuous learning of new technical skills. What's On Offer • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge R&D projects in advanced prototyping. • Collaboration within small, expert multi-disciplinary engineering teams. • A culture that values continuous learning and encourages skill development. • Hybrid work environment offering a blend of remote and in-office flexibility. Apply via Haystack today!

Skills

MATLAB
Embedded Systems
C++
Git
Jenkins
Python

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