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About the Role
The Undersea Systems Division at Leidos is seeking a Software Engineer to join a collaborative team developing and prototyping advanced ocean technologies. This role involves designing custom software, integrating new technologies, and supporting hands-on testing of mission-critical sensor systems across the full development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and maintenance of software tools for testing and evaluating undersea sensor systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design, integrate, and assess new sensor technologies.
- Identify and integrate new technologies to improve software development workflows, testing, and automation.
- Support laboratory and field testing, including troubleshooting, validation, and data analysis.
- Conduct at-sea testing aboard small vessels and assist with post-processing and data interpretation.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field with 2–4 years of experience.
- Master’s degree in a related STEM field with 0–2 years of experience.
- Professional software development experience with C# (.NET Framework).
- Working knowledge of C/C++ for hardware-focused or embedded applications.
- Experience with multithreading and asynchronous programming.
- Experience developing software interfaces for hardware such as DAQ systems, sensors, actuators, or custom test equipment.
- Familiarity with communication protocols including Serial/RS232, I2C, SPI, or Ethernet/TCP-IP.
- Competence with standard laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, and power supplies.
- Ability to translate complex technical challenges into clear requirements.
- Ability to work aboard marine vessels in varying weather and temperature conditions.
- Ability to lift or transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Skills
- C#
- .NET Framework
- C
- C++
- Multithreading
- Asynchronous programming
- Hardware interfacing
- Serial/RS232
- I2C
- SPI
- Ethernet/TCP-IP
- Laboratory instrumentation
- Troubleshooting
- Python
- NumPy
- SciPy
- Pandas
- WPF
- WinForms
- Git
Location
- San Diego, CA
Work Type
- On-site
- Full-time
- 9/80B schedule
Experience Level
- 2–4 years (Bachelor's)
- 0–2 years (Master's)
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field
- Master’s degree in a related STEM field
Salary/Compensations
- $69,550.00 - $125,725.00
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
About the Company
- Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with digital and mission innovations.
- Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees.
- Reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.