Do you dream of space?  Do you imagine working on exquisite systems that operate in the extreme environment of space and deliver timely information to support our national security?  Do you want to test how far your imagination can take you?

If so, we are looking for you, our next Space Domain Software Engineer to work in San Diego, CA, as part of a small team to develop ground system software, support mission operations, and interface with Customers and End Users to tackle their most stressing multidisciplinary design challenges.  Be an integral part of a small dynamic team where there are overlapping roles and opportunities for cross-over skillsets to develop and contribute across a range of technologies.  The ideal candidate will have space domain experience working with operators, analysts, and engineers through all stages of the ground systems product lifecycle – from development to test and operations.

Are you ready to join a team dedicated to a mission?  Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career - share your resume with us today!

Primary Responsibilities

• Works from established requirements and uses established software engineering processes to develop software systems, modules, and system enhancements.
• Completes detailed design and development work for individual software components and integrates the developed products together individually and/or at the module or system level.
• Follows software engineering standards and assists engineers in software system or module development and documentation efforts.
• All aspects of the software development lifecycle including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding, and automated testing within an Agile and Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery model.
• Implement Agile development tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket/Git to manage work and collaborate with your teams.
• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug mission critical software source code using modern software development languages and tools, such as Java.
• Design and execute maintainable code that matches specification.
• Identify potential roadblocks and develop software solutions where the solution is not always well defined but always considers the customer first.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Software or Computer Engineering and 4-8 years applicable experience.
• Ability to code in C, C++, Java, and Python.
• Familiarity with source code control, bug tracking, and task management tools.
• Development experience in space systems – strong preference for payload experience such as IR sensors.
• Experience working with STK and Matlab.
• Experience with space mission operations, planning, and/or phenomenology.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance. (U.S. Citizenship is required)
• Ability and willingness to work onsite in San Diego, California.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with adaptive signal processing and applied mathematics.
• Experience in the SBIRS operational ecosphere a strong plus.
• Current and active DoD Secret clearance.
• Willing to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Original Posting Date:

2024-10-09

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $81,250.00 - $146,875.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.