Lead Software Engineer Hypersonics Programs

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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. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

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Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a Hypersonics Programs Lead Software Engineer! We need an experienced Embedded Software developer to lead all aspects of our Hypersonic Systems Guidance, Navigation, and Control software development. You will join a dynamic, close-knit team focused on solving hypersonic flight challenges. We value work-life balance, with convenient The Rocket City location, Huntsville, Alabama. We enjoy onsite collaboration and offer strong 401k retirement, medical, disability benefits, and more.

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Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for worldwide customers. Solutions cover IT, intelligence, command and control, geospatial analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis support. Our team solves toughest security challenges for users with "can't fail" missions. To explore more !

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• Directly code and coordinate software efforts across multiple programs including embedded software, ground support, test equipment, software in loop (SIL) and hardware in loop (HIL) simulators.
• Develop embedded software and firmware for hypersonic programs.
• Work with engineering teams to design, develop, and integrate space sensor hardware and software including electronics, FPGA boards, DSP/ARM/Power
  
  PC boards, PCI & VPX buses, health, status circuits, and sensor data interfaces.
• Take part or lead all phases of software development including detailed requirements, trade studies, architecture design, hardware selection, firmware, software, sensor and payload integration and testing, hypersonic vehicle I&T.
• Collaborate with signal processing experts, other software leads, and FPGA designers.
• Mentor junior software engineers in good engineering practice.
• Integrate CI/CD via Jenkins, Git Lab runners, and others.
• Execute security testing to find vulnerabilities and static code analysis.
• Support test automation using Python, Java, Xray for Jira or similar tools.
• Model system performance with MATLAB or similar tools.
• Debug using strong skills to identify software defects systematically.
• Document software architecture and models.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams and report progress and results.
• Resolve complicated testing issues.

• Bachelor's in software engineering, computer science, or related field from ABET accredited institution.
• 8+ years of software engineering or a Master with 6+ years of experience. Extra experience may replace degree.
• US Citizenship with ability to secure DoD Secret clearance.
• Languages:
  
  Python, Java, Rust, C and C++ with code maintenance.
• Leadership in engineering teams.
• Version control with Git Lab, SVN, branch structures.
• Agile/Scrum knowledge and practice.
• Architecture documentation for software models.
• Analytical problem solving for testing challenges.
• Security testing familiarity and static code analysis.
• Multiple OS experience MacOS, Windows, Linux, etc.
• Office suite proficiency and collaborative communication.
• US Citizenship mandatory.

• DoD Secret clearance or above

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Original Posting:
December 1, 2025

For U.S. Positions:
This requisition will stay open at least 3 days.

Pay Range: $ - $

Pay range is general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

Leidos is a global leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia with 47,000 employees and $16.7B revenue as of Jan 3, 2025. Info at

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