Lead Software Engineer
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Job Location:
Dayton, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 104650 - 189175
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Leidos is seeking a Lead Software Engineerto support the Integrated Threat Warning Laboratory (ITWL)at Wright-Patterson Air Force this role you will serve as the primary developer for the software that controls the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL)sensor testing environmentadvancing the labs capabilities to evaluate next-generation missile and laser warning systemscritical to U.S. defense.
This is a hands-on on-siterole that combines deep technical expertise with close collaboration among government and engineering teams supporting key Department of Defense (DoD)initiatives.
Why Join Leidos
At Leidos youll work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and national defense supporting systems that protect those who protect us. Youll have the opportunity to shape real-world capabilities collaborate with domain experts and contribute to solutions that make an impact every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain enhance and modernize software for the ITWLs primary hardware-in-the-loop (HITL)system for electro-optical sensor evaluation.
- Apply modern Cand object-oriented design principles to evolve system architecture.
- Design and develop scientific control and test softwarein C and C.
- Implement TCP/IP Winsocketclient/server communication for Ethernet-based control systems.
- Develop comprehensive software documentation conduct testing and ensure code quality and reliability.
- Collaborate with technical leads engineers and customers to refine requirements and deliver project milestones.
- Integrate and troubleshoot hardware APIs and vendor device interfaces.
- Support sensor testing data acquisition and R&Dthrough custom software solutions.
- Contribute to a small focused development teamthat values innovation precision and technical excellence.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering or a related software engineering field and 8 yearsof relevant experience; or a Masters degree with 6 yearsof experience.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on software developmentexperience including:
- Proficiency in Cand object-oriented programming (inheritance polymorphism).
- Experience with Cfor hardware and API integration.
- Understanding of TCP/IP networkingand socket-based communication.
- Familiarity with a C integrated development environment such as Embarcadero C Builderor Microsoft Visual Studio.
- Strong problem-solving debugging and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaborationabilities.
- U.S. citizenshipand ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
- Must be willing and able to work 100% on-siteat Air Force Research Laboratory Wright-Patterson AFB.
Desired Qualifications
- Active DoD Secret clearance.
- Experience with Matlab or Pythonfor scientific or data-driven programming.
- Understanding of the software development lifecycle(design implementation testing).
- Familiarity with R&D environments test laboratories or hardware-in-the-loop systems.
- Knowledge of electro-optical systems.
Please Note: The anticipated salary range and budget for this position is $140000 to $155000 determined by your experience skills abilities internal equity etc. The posted salary range below is intended to show the broad range but the actual salary range and budget for this position is targeted at $140000- $155000 annually
LInC
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.
Original Posting:
November 6 2025For 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:
Pay Range $104650.00 - $189175.00The 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.
Key Skills
- Spring
- .NET
- C/C++
- Go
- React
- OOP
- C#
- Data Structures
- JavaScript
- Software Development
- Java
- Distributed Systems
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
