Senior Software Engineer

The Maritime Systems Division of Leidos is seeking an experienced software engineer with experience in software architecture, design, implementation, and integration of real-time systems.  The position will be responsible for the modification of existing software as well as the creation of new software.  A successful candidate will have experience developing in C++ in a real-time system.  Experience with Java, JavaScript, and Python is beneficial.

The candidate should work well in a collaborative environment, understand Agile development methodologies, and seek to identify and champion both technical and process innovations.

The Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) is a product that supports sensor integration, data and track fusion, and network communications. Tasking and responsibilities will vary depending on project objectives and may extend to programs beyond CEC.

Primary Responsibilities

Support all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, software development, integration and test, documentation, and maintenance, for complex software system/applications.

• Development of software architectures to support migration of timing-critical applications to new hardware configurations
• Software implementation and unit testing to meet customer objectives
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment pipeline support
• Mentoring of junior engineers

Basic Qualifications

• Us Citizenship Required

• Requires BS degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.

• Active Secret Clearance

• Proven experience in all phases of Software Engineering including requirements, design, code, test and integration
• Experience with C/C++ and Linux
• Experience using the Atlassian toolset
• Experience with Rhapsody and Model Driven Development and code generation
• Knowledge of or experience with UML and object-oriented design,
• Real-time software development experience
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required for an effective interface with all internal and external contacts. 
• Possess business and technical vision

Preferred Qualifications

• The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Experience with Java, Python, JavaScript
• Experience with the Navy’s Cooperative Engagement Capability
• Experience in Agile development methods, including Scrum
• Experience with track fusion concepts and implementations
• Experience with containerization and microservices

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Original Posting:

September 26, 2025

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:

Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

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.