Embedded Software Engineer
About The Position
The Maritime Systems Division (MSD) of Leidos is seeking a qualified, energetic, and resourceful engineer to fill the position of PLC Software Engineer. Leidos MSD develops and deploys advanced technology solutions for maritime missions of national importance for various customers including the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, other governmental agencies, and commercial clients. This role involves developing firmware and software for applications such as maritime control systems and autonomy integration efforts for unmanned systems. It offers an opportunity to assist in the development and demonstration of advanced ocean sensor systems and payload subsystems, as well as their integration with manned and unmanned maritime platforms. The position supports up to a 25% teleworking schedule annually and may require travel to other Leidos facilities and government facilities across the United States and potentially the United Kingdom. Initial focus will be on supporting US Navy programs like the Ghost Fleet in San Diego and Port Hueneme, CA.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering from an accredited program with 2+ years of applicable experience
- Experience with PLCs or other microcontrollers, networking, GUI development
- Hands-on PLC testing and debugging using vendor IDEs and open-source tools
- Familiarity with embedded development using Linux and C/C++
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Willingness to travel on average 25% of the time
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret-level security clearance, US Citizenship is required
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Python
- Structured Text
- Rockwell PLCs
- STIGs
- Siemens PLCs
- Git
- Atlassian Tools
Responsibilities
- Develop and test PLC and HMI applications serving as the integration point for multiple ship systems
- Support software engineering activities including interface design, system integration, code reviews, and software testing
- Assist in integrating subsystems and provide field support for finished systems
- Perform research and development activities in a lab, in the field, or at sea
- Provide support for scientific measurements
- Assist in producing detailed test plans, procedures, and reports
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
