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Software Engineer

LeidosCardiff By The Sea, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers significant growth potential within a leading technology company, allowing you to develop advanced skills in a dynamic R&D environment. If you are a mid-senior Software Engineer with a passion for innovation in RF signal processing and hardware/software co-design, this exciting opportunity is perfect for you. Apply now to contribute to cutting-edge national security solutions and enjoy a competitive salary range of USD 87,100 - 157,450.

Quick Overview

Salary
$87.1k - $157.4k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Cardiff By The Sea, CA, United States
Posted
1 month ago
MATLABAgileC++GitJenkinsPython

Job Description

Software Engineer | Cardiff By The Sea, CA, United States | Hybrid | $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

This employer is a globally recognized leader in defense and government technology research and development. They focus on transforming cutting-edge algorithms into real-time software systems with a mission to protect national security. Joining this organization means working on advanced prototypes with dedicated, multi-disciplinary teams in agile environments.

The Role

  • Design, develop, and integrate hardware and software for advanced warfare technology systems.
  • Develop and maintain APIs in Python and MATLAB to control hardware test equipment.
  • Build graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for user-facing interaction with sophisticated products.
  • Create complex, highly integrated testing systems for RF signal processing applications.
  • Contribute to design and development within multi-disciplinary teams involving systems engineering, hardware, firmware, and signal processing experts.
  • Design and implement hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) tests and deployment frameworks.

What You'll Need

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of software development experience, with strong proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C++.
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented design principles.
  • Experience with hardware-software interaction and computer architecture.
  • Familiarity with hardware interfaces (e.g., PCIe, UART, Ethernet) and build tools (e.g., GCC, CMake).
  • Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins).
  • Must possess an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

What's On Offer

  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects at the forefront of defense technology.
  • Collaborative environment with teams of experts in signal processing and SoC design.
  • A culture that values continuous learning and professional development.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Apply via Haystack today!

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