Description
Do you dream of space? Do you imagine working on exquisite systems that operate in the extreme environment of space and deliver timely information to support our national security? Does the idea of working on a Real Time Operating System (RTOS) make you smile?
If so, we are looking for you, our next Embedded Software Engineer to work in San Diego, CA as part of a small team to design and develop, integrate, and test embedded software. From our Space Sensors Engineering Design office in San Diego, California, Leidos provides responsive, cost-effective InfraRed (IR) Payloads that are hosted on satellites in earth orbit. You will have an opportunity to experience and learn about all phases of the product life cycle from concept development and detailed design through integration, testing, and post-delivery support. You will be hands-on in the implementation and testing of embedded software and hardware, and firmware, on a variety of platforms including FPGAs, microcontrollers, microprocessors, GPUs, and mixed signal designs. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter with experience in embedded systems, and will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth.
Are you ready to join a nimble team dedicated to a mission? Begin your flourishing and meaningful career at Leidos - share your resume with us today!
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform software development in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams, in one or more of the following areas:
C, C++, VHDL, Verilog, assembly.
Communication protocols such as: UART, Ethernet, SPI, I2C,CAN bus, etc.
Xilinx FPGA and SoC families and design tools(RFSoC, Xilinx IP Cores, AXI4, AXI-Stream).
RISC microprocessors architectures (ARM Cortex, Microblaze, PowerPC, RISC-V).
Memory architectures, types,and caching.
GNU/Linux and developing kernel drivers.
Embedded operating systems (Linux, VxWorks, Integrity, FreeRTOS, uC/OS-II).
Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug software source code using modern software programming languages and tools.
Perform testing of developed software modules and support configuration of the source code, documentation, and test configurations.
Implement using Agile development tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Gitlab/Git to manage work and collaborate with your teams.
Provide / author technical documentation, participate in design, code, and software peer reviews.
Ask 'Why'. And 'How'.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Electrical / Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited university with a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
Minimum two years of experience programming in C / C++.
Minimum two years of experience on Linux systems.
Hands-on development experience with embedded system software.
Experience debugging software and troubleshooting software related issues.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance. (U.S. Citizenship is required)
Ability and willingness to work onsite in San Diego, California.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a relevant technology or engineering field.
Familiarity with one or more RTOS (e.g., Green Hills).
Familiarity with software version control tools (i.e., Git, GitLab, etc.).
Prior embedded software or systems internship experience.
Current DoD SECRET clearance.
LeidosCollege
Original Posting Date:
2024-10-28
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 $53,950.00 - $97,525.00
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.
REQNUMBER: R-00147090
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
