Posted:
2/4/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States ⋅ Maryland, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Software Engineering
Leidos has new and exciting opportunities in our Intel Sector’s Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA)! Our talented team is at the forefront in Mission Software, Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Offensive Cyber, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management.
Leidos is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support cryptographic core product development. This role supports mission-critical national security programs and requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph.
You will be part of a high-performing team delivering secure, cutting-edge solutions across Security Engineering, Mission Software, SIGINT, CNO, and Cryptographic Key Management.
Primary Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, debug, and document embedded software for custom electronic systems
Support hardware and FPGA design, integration, and testing of cryptographic products
Develop and execute software and system-level test plans and integration activities
Analyze system requirements and allocate functionality across hardware and software
Support system certification, information assurance documentation, and configuration control
Evaluate testing and integration risks and ensure requirements satisfaction
Develop and maintain test systems, tools, and processes aligned with enterprise standards
Provide integration support for new systems and baseline deployments
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (additional experience may substitute) and 12 years of overall exprience
6+ years of embedded software development and test/integration experience
Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Python
Active TS/SCI with polygraph
Preferred Qualifications
High-speed encryption experience
Knowledge of Rust
Experience with GitLab, Bash, and/or Tcl/Tk
Familiarity with IASRD and secure system certification processes
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
For U.S. Positions: 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.
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.
Website: https://www.leidos.com/
Headquarter Location: Reston, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1969
IPO Status: Public
Industries: Computer ⋅ Government ⋅ Information Services ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ National Security ⋅ Software