Software Engineer

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

The US Government uses space systems to solve many complex problems to protect our warfighters and gather information on threats to our national interest.  The National Security Space (NSS) Operation performs space payload systems design, development, and delivery to address complex Government and commercial customer needs.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

We seek a Software Engineer to lead and perform software development activities for NSS space payload development programs. 

The Challenge:

• Develop SW for space hardware, including camera drive electronics, FPGA processing boards, power systems, DSP boards, PCI & VPX busses, stepper motor controllers, health, and status circuits, cryocoolers, and spacecraft data interfaces
• Conduct design trades of complexity and performance between the payload’s optical front end, algorithm implementation, firmware architecture, and the software architecture.
• Investigate potential processing architectures which may incorporate GPUs, CPUs, FPGAs, SoC, and other cutting-edge technologies.
• Participate in all phases of the effort from detailed requirements flow down, trade studies, processing architecture design, hardware selection, firmware and software development, payload integration and test, spacecraft I&T, and on-orbit support.
• Conduct testing, characterization, and analysis of electro-optical systems
• Collaborate with signal processing experts, software leads, and FPGA designers
• Produce reports, presentations, and participate in working groups

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor's Degree in Software or Computer Engineering with 4+ years’ experience or Master’s Degree with 2+ years of experience
• U.S Citizen and must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance.
• Ability to code in C, C++
• Ability to model system performance using MATLAB or similar toolset.  Familiarity with Java, C, C++, and RTOS a plus
• Proficiency in basic lab tools such as scopes and logic analyzers required
• Strong analytical skills
• Motivated self-starter able to work under minimal supervision
• In depth understanding of technical principles, theories, concepts and their application across a range of programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

 You’ll really WOW us having one or more of the following:

• Experience implementing interfaces such as 1GE Ethernet, 40G QSFP+, LVDS, and serial busses
• Demonstrated experience working in and leading small engineering teams
• Experience with adaptive signal processing
• Experience with embedded C and RTOS
• Have or are willing to obtain a top secret clearance

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 46,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.