Firmware Systems Manager

Leidos UK

$131,300.00 - $237,350.00 py
Bare-metal and low-level embedded software
Microcontroller-based systems (stm32-class)
Real-time timing and interrupt-driven architectures
Lead teams developing the low-level software that brings autonomous maritime systems to life

Job Summary

  • Lead teams developing the low-level software that brings autonomous maritime systems to life.
  • Guide engineers working at the boundary between silicon, sensors, and mission software, delivering reliable, deterministic, and resilient firmware for Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (UUVs).
  • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive engineering culture and mentor emerging technical and people leaders.

Matching Summary

Lead teams developing the low-level software that brings autonomous maritime systems to life.

Salary

$131,300.00 - $237,350.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bare-metal and low-level embedded software
  • Microcontroller-based systems (STM32-class)
  • Real-time timing and interrupt-driven architectures
  • C/C++ for embedded systems
  • Debugging complex hardware/software systems

Nice-to-have

  • Disruptive and innovative engineering culture
  • Mentoring technical leaders
  • Scalable embedded software development processes
  • Safety-critical or high-reliability standards

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in embedded/firmware development
  • 3+ years of technical leadership/supervisory experience
  • Bachelor's degree in EE, CE, CS, or related field
  • Ability to obtain U.S. Government SECRET security clearance

Work Rights

Must be able to obtain U.S. Government SECRET security clearance

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