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Software Engineer
LeidosCardiff By The Sea, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 9 Jun 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
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior
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!
Skills
MATLAB
Agile
C++
Git
Jenkins
Python
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