Software / Embedded Systems Engineer

Leidos•San Diego, CA

5d•$87,100 - $157,450•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Undersea Systems Division is seeking a Software / Embedded Systems Engineer in San Diego, CA to join a fast-paced R&D engineering group. This role is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in underwater vehicle systems, maritime sensors, subsea telemetry, and ISR solutions that support critical defense and national security missions at Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific (NIWC PAC). Leidos’ USD is a recognized leader in C4ISR technologies, delivering innovative, mission-critical solutions across sensor networks, unmanned systems, and tactical platforms. We’re known for achieving “industry firsts” in the most challenging maritime domains. Join us and be part of a world-class team delivering unmatched solutions for today's most pressing maritime missions. This position will require the candidate to maintain a Secret Clearance. This position will require the candidate to work a 9/80B schedule (80 hours of work into nine days over a two-week period, allowing for every other Friday off) onsite at NIWC to align with the NIWC government team.

Requirements

This position requires U.S. citizenship.
Active SECRET (or higher) clearance is required.
Bachelor of Science (+4 years of relevant experience) or Master of Science (+2 years of relevant experience) in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
Must be flexible and responsive to customer needs.
Requires frequent movement around piers, docks, and facility spaces.
Required to transport or lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds across the facility.
Requires constant use of hands/fingers to operate machinery, tools, or computer equipment.
Requires ability to move about the warehouse, stoop, kneel, or reach for extended periods.
Ability to climb ladders up to 20 feet.
Requires work in various temperatures and inclement weather.
Experience working in teams to develop solutions, deliver products, and test and evaluate performance.
Experience and skill analyzing experiment data to determine results as feedback into the development cycle.
Strong technical writing skills to provide input to technical reports and briefing material.
Willingness to conduct at-sea testing.

Nice To Haves

Existing security clearance is highly desired.
Embedded systems: electronic hardware implementation/testing and software programming.
Basic Linux operation.
Experience with Embedded Linux board bring-up, bootloaders (U-boot), and build systems (Yocto).
Experience with Embedded Linux driver development.
Embedded RTOS Experience (freeRTOS).
Language programming fluency in C/C++.
Language programming fluency in Python.
GIT workflow.
Programming experience with Digital Signal Processing.
Programming experience with Field-Programmable Gate Arrays.
Programming experience with Microcontrollers.
Programming experience with Real-time programming.
Experience with robotics applications.
Experience with Linear and non-linear controls theory and application.
Experience with uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) operations, including experience with sensor integration, mission constructs, and command and control.
Experience with at-sea test and evaluation (T&E) to include operations onboard small craft and large ships at sea.

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and deliver uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) based on system requirements.
Design, code, and debug system software in C/C++.
Write device drivers and implement communication protocols like SPI, I2C, and UART.
Collaborate with teams to select components (microcontrollers, sensors) and ensure firmware operates on the physical board.
Analyze and enhance the efficiency, stability, and scalability of system resources.
Manage project documents using automation tools and implement regression tests.
Maintain code comments, design specifications, and test reports throughout project's progression.
Create detailed schematics and blueprints for computer systems, circuit boards (PCBs), and processors.
Select specific components like sensors, memory devices, and power management units.
Build physical models of new hardware to prove concepts, including soldering components to boards.
Use laboratory tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters to verify hardware performance and safety.
Supervise the assembly process for newly designed hardware.
Solicit quotes and oversee 3rd party PCB/PCBA fabricators.
Modify existing hardware designs to improve performance or ensure compatibility with new software updates.
Conduct testing onboard small boats and ships on the ocean, launching and recovering systems at-sea, and performing post-test analysis of data.
Provide results from post-test data analysis into official reports or briefing material.
Develop expertise on the functionality and operations of one or more UUV platforms.
Operate the system at-sea during test and evaluation.