Firmware Engineer

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. This role is for a Firmware Engineer in Leidos Dynetics' Defense Systems sector, creating unique solutions for complex sensor and radar challenges across the DoD ecosystem.

Candidate will support the design, implementation, and integration of advanced radar technologies into new and existing sensor programs. Firmware development and system integration activities include, but are not limited to, high‑speed data acquisition, data distribution, real‑time signal processing, integration of COTS and custom technologies into prototype sensor systems, field testing of RF sensors and systems, and CONUS/OCONUS deployment of advanced sensor systems.

Candidate will be assigned a variety of tasks related to the design and implementation of real‑time prototype sensors. You will be exposed to a wide range of firmware and computer engineering technologies and will have the opportunity to learn from working directly alongside experienced engineers and have direct influence on multiple projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science from an ABET‑accredited school. 4–8 years of relevant experience or a Master’s with 2–6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Candidate must possess excellent teamwork skills and demonstrate good fundamental knowledge of one or more of the following:

• Embedded software experience (e.g., Zynq SoC, FreeRTOS, or Arduino)
• Some VHDL and/or FPGA experience
• Python experience
• An interest in signal processing
• Linux familiarity
• Ability to create design documentation, requirements specifications, and other technical documentation
• Highly organized, demonstrating the ability to work independently at times due to a fast‑paced and highly productive work environment
• Must be a U.S. citizen possessing an active Top Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain one
• Ability to apply these skills to radar and electronic warfare system development, implementation of digital signal processing and tracking algorithms, and field testing of sensor systems
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville – North Alabama area

• Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science from an ABET‑accredited school
• Experience working on radar programs
• Linux shell scripting
• MATLAB familiarity

Pay Range: $87,100.00 – $. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement, or other law.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at

Must be a U.S. citizen possessing an active Top Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain one. Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville – North Alabama area.

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.

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