Autonomous Mission Systems Software Engineer

Leidos

Lynnwood, WA, United States
Base: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00; bonus/equity: not...
Not specified (hybrid likely based on industry standards)
Modern c++ development on linux
Autonomy and mission planning software
Command-and-control capabilities
Leidos is seeking an Autonomous Mission Systems Software Engineer to develop software for their Sea Dart UUV product line, focusing on autonomy and mission planning. The role emphasizes engineering ownership and the creation of reusable frameworks for undersea autonomous systems that operate independently

Job Summary

  • Build software for UUVs that navigate in the dark, think independently, and must complete the mission.
  • You will work on a Leidos-owned UUV product line, not just a single program.
  • Your contributions will shape reusable frameworks, shared mission software, and platform capabilities that persist across programs and customers.

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Leidos is seeking an Autonomous Mission Systems Software Engineer to develop software for their Sea Dart UUV product line, focusing on autonomy and mission planning. The role emphasizes engineering ownership and the creation of reusable frameworks for undersea autonomous systems that operate independently.

Salary

Base: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Modern C++ development on Linux
  • Autonomy and mission planning software
  • Command-and-control capabilities
  • Vehicle-side autonomy frameworks
  • Software for degraded communication links
  • Python for scripting and tooling

Nice-to-have

  • Product-line engineering experience
  • Restless and innovative mindset
  • Collaborative cross-disciplinary work
  • Experience with ROS tooling

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years of experience or Master's with 6-10 years
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance
  • Strong proficiency in modern C++ on Linux
  • Experience with autonomy concepts
  • Experience with distributed and degraded systems thinking
  • Working experience with Python
  • Experience developing in Linux environments using containers

Work Rights

Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance

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