Embedded Software Engineer

Description

Leidos has new and exciting opportunities in our Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA)! Our talented team is at the forefront in Mission Software, Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Offensive Cyber, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management.

Leidos is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support cryptographic core product development. This role supports mission-critical national security programs and requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph.

You will be part of a high-performing team delivering secure, cutting-edge solutions across Security Engineering, Mission Software, SIGINT, CNO, and Cryptographic Key Management.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, debug, and document embedded software for custom electronic systems

• Support hardware and FPGA design, integration, and testing of cryptographic products

• Develop and execute software and system-level test plans and integration activities

• Analyze system requirements and allocate functionality across hardware and software

• Support system certification, information assurance documentation, and configuration control

• Evaluate testing and integration risks and ensure requirements satisfaction

• Develop and maintain test systems, tools, and processes aligned with enterprise standards

• Provide integration support for new systems and baseline deployments

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (additional experience may substitute) and 12 years of overall exprience

• 6+ years of embedded software development and test/integration experience

• Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Python

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• High-speed encryption experience

• Knowledge of Rust

• Experience with GitLab, Bash, and/or Tcl/Tk

• Familiarity with IASRD and secure system certification processes

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

February 5, 2026

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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.