Embedded Software Engineer (Autonomy)

Description

Leidos currently has an opening foraEmbedded SoftwareEngineer, Firmwaretoprovide technicalfirmwareengineeringSW and HW skillsforfirmware/embeddedprojectsupportingthedesign,development and integration ofUncrewedUnderwater Vehicle(UUV)programs that address existing and emerging maritime missions of national importance for a broad range of customers across multiple Department of Defense agencies. This position islocatedatourLynnwood, WAoffice.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide technicalfirmware/embeddedproductionon small teamsfrom projectinceptionto project delivery

• Design/Implementembeddedapplication software andutilities(no operating system)for autonomous systems and vehicles

• Develop features for a software project based on derivedfirmwarerequirements and work with a team of engineers.

• Participate inchallenging technical decisions with engineers by listening, understanding, and driving towards the best solution to meet the project requirements

• Support through the testing and evaluation process to ensuredelivery ofahigh-qualityproduct

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor'sdegreein ElectricalEngineering(EE)or ComputerScience(CS)withrichunderstanding of HWin modern microcontrollerswith0-3years of prior relevant experience

• Eligibility to obtain andmaintaina Secret clearance

• Skills with oscilloscope and multimeter.

• Understanding of safe handling and measurement of electrical and electroniccomponents and systems

• Advancedlanguage skills inC/C++

• Basicunderstanding ofLinuxcommand line

• Basic understanding of Thread safe/Inter-thread communications.

• Ability to communicate and share ideas, concepts, designs, and technical plans witha team ofengineers

• Able to obtain Secret clearance, requires US Citizenship

• Constant integrity in working with our employees and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertisein developing embedded solutions and architecture on the STM32 family of microcontrollers

• Expertiseworking with I2C, SPI, UART, CAN Bus, and similar interfaces on embeddedsystems(no operating system)

• Familiarity and basic understanding of Software Design Patterns

• Familiarity with Unified Modeling Language (UML) tools such as Cameo or Magic Draw

• Experience with Agile-based methodologies using the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) or similar tools

• Experience with virtualized development and production environments (VMware, Docker, etc.)

• Ability toidentifyand resolve code defects in new and legacy code

• BasicunderstandingState Machine design.

SUBSEAMSS

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.