Senior Software Engineer for Space Domain Systems

3 weeks ago


San Diego, California, United States Leidos Full time

Job Summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Space Domain Systems to join our team in San Diego, CA. As a key member of our small engineering team, you will be responsible for developing ground system software, supporting mission operations, and collaborating with customers and end-users to tackle complex design challenges.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a team to develop or refine Concept of Operations (ConOps)
  • Develop software systems, modules, and system enhancements using established software engineering processes
  • Manage Sprints, adhere to schedules, and stay within established budgets
  • Implement Agile development tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket/Git to manage work and collaborate with teams
  • Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug mission-critical software source code using modern software development languages and tools

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Software or Computer Engineering and 8-12 years of experience
  • Ability to code in C, C++, Java, and Python
  • Experience developing software requirements and architectures
  • Experience in source code control, bug tracking, and task management tools
  • Development experience in space systems, with a strong preference for payload experience such as IR sensors

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience working in small engineering teams
  • Experience with adaptive signal processing and applied mathematics
  • Experience in the SBIRS operational ecosphere

Leidos is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Leidos is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.



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