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Embedded Software Engineer

LeidosChula Vista, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 1, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career with Leidos, a leader in defense technology, where you'll develop cutting-edge embedded software for critical national security applications, enjoying a competitive salary and hybrid flexibility. This role is perfect for skilled mid-senior engineers passionate about hardware-software integration and eager to contribute to high-impact R&D projects within a collaborative team environment. Embrace this opportunity to grow your expertise and make a significant contribution to national defense.

Quick Overview

Salary
$87.1k - $157.4k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Chula Vista, CA, United States
Posted
6 weeks ago
Embedded SystemsAgileC++GitRISC-V

Job Description

Embedded Software Engineer | Chula Vista, CA, United States | Hybrid | $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

This employer is a leading force in advanced warfare technology, focusing on research, development, and advanced prototyping for national security. They transform cutting-edge processing algorithms into real-time software systems, working in agile environments to meet aggressive customer schedules.

The Role

  • Contribute to the design and development of advanced embedded systems within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Develop software for various microarchitectures, including DSP, ARM, or RISC-V.
  • Write low-level code to interface with hardware components and validate hardware performance.
  • Build and document test plans, test procedures, and software requirements specifications.
  • Architect real-time software for operational systems, ensuring high performance and reliability.

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 C/C++ for embedded systems.
  • Experience with Integrated Development Environments, build tools, and version control systems like Git.
  • Solid understanding of hardware-software interaction and computer architecture.
  • Familiarity with software testing tools, methodologies, and unit test frameworks.
  • Active Secret level security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

What's On Offer

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that protects warfighters and national security.
  • Collaboration within expert teams on complex signal processing and custom hardware.
  • A role that encourages continuous learning and development of new technical skills.
  • Potential for career growth within a leading defense technology enterprise.

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