Autonomous Systems Software Team Lead

Leidos is seeking an Autonomous Systems Software Lead to help guide a team of talented software engineers developing mission-critical systems for our Underwater Vehicle programs. These programs advance the state of the art in autonomous maritime operations and directly support national-level defense priorities across multiple Department of Defense agencies.

In this role you will provide technical mentorship hands-on software contributions and supervisory and process oversight for an agile team of developers. Youll help shape engineering practices ensure process compliance coordinate project reporting and foster a culture of technical excellence and accountability within the team.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement with most work performed on-site in our Lynnwood or Poulsbo WA facilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide software engineers through code reviews design discussions and career development.
• Contribute to system architecture and software implementation for autonomous underwater software systems.
• Ensure adherence to project processes configuration management and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary leads (systems mechanical electrical test) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Track progress manage priorities and communicate team status and risks to program leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in development practices and toolchains.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related field (Masters preferred)
• 8 years of professional software development experience including C or Python in Linux environments
• Experience leading or mentoring Agile engineering teams
• Working knowledge of Agile DevSecOps or similar development methodologies.
• Active Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
• Familiarity with MBSE Systems Modeling Language (SysML) tools such as Cameo Magic Draw
• Experience with modern software toolchains (CI/CD containerization automated testing distributed source control)
• Experience with virtualized development and production environments
• Familiarity with secure coding and defense cybersecurity standards
• Ability to communicate and share ideas concepts designs and technical plans with a team of engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with unmanned systems robotics or maritime autonomy
• Familiarity with DDS ROS or middleware for distributed autonomous systems
• Prior DoD program experience or understanding of defense software assurance standards

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• Range of experience in languages such as C# Java Python Rust and others

Were not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. Were looking for people who break limits ask hard questions and dont wait to be told whats next. At Leidos were not following the roadmap were redrawing it.

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