Embedded Software Developer

Leidos Defense Systems is looking for an Embedded Software Developer experienced as a midlevel computer and/or electrical engineer to serve within the Sensor Systems Analysis and Engineering (SSA&E) portfolio.

Become a part of a diverse team of engineers scientists and software developers to create unique solutions for complex problems. Our team solves important problems that make a difference supporting our customers in the current and future defense of our nation.

Initially you will work onsite within an established and very skilled team alongside other contractors and our customers for approximately 6 months. Then work will be transitioned to be oncampus at one of our system integration labs.

The individual selected for this position will be a software developer with varied technical interests and demonstrated engineering skills. Must be a selfstarter with experience working with interdisciplinary teams to solve challenging technical problems. As a Developer you will work closely with electronics integrated into a diverse range of aerospace and military systems including manned/unmanned ground/air vehicles missiles defensive radars and space systems.

The Embedded Software Developer will be expected to execute in a fastpaced smallteam environment through all phases of the product life cycle from conceptual development and detailed implementation through manufacturing qualification testing and postdelivery support. The developer will be responsible for developing robust software solutions. The developers primary job functions would include architecting implementing and testing embedded software solutions targeting microprocessors SoCs and FPGAs.

The individual is also expected to actively partner with other engineers and developers project managers technicians and the customer to develop solutions that adhere to a diverse set of requirements. Additionally the developer will support resolution of technical issues that are discovered during the development integration and test of deliverable products. This will include troubleshooting issues assessing bugs and deficiencies for root cause and identifying corrective actions.

Primary Responsibilities

The Embedded Software Developer will be responsible for design development testing troubleshooting and debugging of software programs for enhancements and softwareintensive systems and products applying appropriate principles standards processes procedures and tools throughout the software development life cycle.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Software requirements analysis

• Analysis of hardware compatibility development of software products and tools used for design

• Development and maintenance of infrastructure and platforms.

Additionally the developer will support resolution of technical issues that are discovered during the development integration and test of deliverable products. This will include troubleshooting issues assessing bugs and deficiencies for root cause and identifying corrective actions.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited university in electrical engineering computer engineering or an equivalent engineering or science degree with relevant experience plus minimum 4 years of experience. MS degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate an ability in more than one of the following:

• Demonstrate expert knowledge of the C and C programming languages as well as various microprocessor assembly languages

• Experience with communication protocols (UART Ethernet SPI I2C CAN)

• Experience with software versioning and release cycles

• Handson laboratory experience with instrumentation test equipment and debug/test methods for both software and hardware.

Must be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multidisciplinary teams. Candidate must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.

Must be an US citizen and able to maintain a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville North Alabama AL area.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the qualifications listed above the ideal candidate should be a strong communicator and highly organized demonstrating the ability to be accountable for small projects because of the need to fit into a highly productive team seamlessly.

Original Posting Date:

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.

Pay Range:

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.