Embedded Software Engineer/PLC Developer

The Maritime Systems Division (MSD) of Leidos is currently seeking a qualified energetic and resourceful engineer to fill the position of Embedded Software Engineer. Leidos MSD develops and deploys advanced technology solutions that address existing and emerging maritime missions of national importance for a broad range of customers across the Department of Defense Intelligence Community other governmental agencies and commercial clients.

The position will develop embedded firmware and software for applications including maritime control systems and autonomy integration efforts for unmanned systems. This is an opportunity to assist in the development and demonstration of advanced ocean sensor systems and payload subsystems as well as integration of those systems with manned and unmanned maritime platforms.

This position will support up to a 25% teleworking schedule throughout the year. It could also require travel to and coordination with engineering activities at other Leidos facilities and government facilities in multiple locations across the United States and possibly the United Kingdom. Initial focus will be supporting various US Navy programs such asthe Ghost Fleet in San Diego and Port Hueneme CA.

Primary 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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors 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.

Expectations

• Work well both independently and with a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive problem solving
• Willingness to learn and improve skillsets

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python Structured Text Rockwell PLCs STIGs Siemens PLCs Git Atlassian Tools

Original Posting:

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.

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.