Senior Software Engineer Lead
Company: Leidos
Location: Chula Vista
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Leidos is seeking talented engineers to join our
spacecraft and payload development teams in San Diego, CA and
Huntsville, AL. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your
expertise in successfully deploying complex engineering projects,
while contributing to our national defense mission. We are looking
for engineers who thrive in fast-paced environments and have a
passion for developing and delivering high-tech solutions. While
being an experienced engineer with Space DNA who has worked on LEO,
MEO, and GEO is important, and we value and welcome those with
experience working for organizations like SDA, RCO, or DARPA, we
are most excited about candidates who have demonstrated success in
delivering complex, reliable space systems under tight timelines.
As a Software Engineering Lead at Leidos, you will lead a team of
software engineers and collaborate with other software and
algorithm engineers in addressing emerging challenges in space
sensor capabilities. The candidate will primarily work to develop
ground-based applications in support of space-based software using
Agile software development methodologies. You will play a pivotal
role in ensuring the capability, quality, and reliability of our
ground-based software. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to
contribute to Leidos’ mission of delivering cutting-edge solutions
for next-generation space capabilities. But unlike the competition,
at Leidos you will have the work life balance you deserve. Put your
strong leadership and technical expertise to play at Leidos. Join
our team in striking the balance of technical rigor with the need
for rapid development and market readiness. If you have a track
record of success in delivering complex projects and are eager to
make a meaningful impact on national defense, we want to hear from
you. Primary Responsibilities As a software engineering lead, you
will have a role consisting of: Lead the development of ground
software for sensor applications and programs. Participate in
development phases from detailed requirements flow down, trade
studies, processing architecture design, hardware selection,
firmware and software development, sensor and payload integration
and test, spacecraft integration and test, and on-orbit support.
Actively working with multi-domain team of engineers including
software, firmware, electrical, optical, and test engineers to
coordinate software efforts across multiple programs, including
embedded software, ground support software, test equipment
software, and software-in-the-loop (SWIL) and hardware-in-the-loop
(HWIL) simulators. Analyze user requirements to derive software
design and performance requirements. Assist with developing and
executing test procedures for software components. Interface with
system engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain
information on project limitations and capabilities, performance
requirements and interfaces. Experience with continuous integration
and continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools like Jenkins Agents or GitLab
Runners. Familiarity with security testing tools and practices to
identify vulnerabilities in software and static code analysis
Proficiency using industry-standard tools and frameworks such as
PyTest, GTest, Xray for Jira or similar technologies. Strong
analytical background including the use of Matlab to model complex
algorithms Demonstrated experience working in and leading
engineering teams. Mentor Junior software engineers in good
engineering practices. Basic Qualifications We’re looking for
Software Engineers possessing the basic software foundational
skills such as: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software
Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited
university and 12 years’ experience or Master’s Degree with 10
years of experience. May possess a Ph.D. with 8 years of
experience. Experience designing complex software systems
Experience leading a team of 5 software engineers. Experience
working with a multi-domain team of engineers including software,
firmware, electrical, optical, and test engineers. Understand and
experience with Agile Principles and the Scrum framework.
Understand and perform software code development using C, C++, and
Python with the ability to write, maintain, and troubleshoot code.
Strong debugging skills to analyze, identify, and isolate software
defects and issues in a systematic methodology. Experience with
Integration & Test, including test automation. Familiarity with and
understanding of security test tools and practices to identify
vulnerabilities in software and static code analysis. Proficient in
using version control systems (e.g., GitLab) to manage source code
in a defined branching structure. Experience working SDA, MDA,
AFRL, and Air Force space programs. U.S. citizen and must be able
to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance. Preferred
Qualifications Understanding of containerization technologies like
Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes. Experience with image
processing algorithms, Kalman filtering, and/or closed-loop control
systems. Able to obtain a top-secret clearance. Original Posting:
June 27, 2025 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. Pay Range: Pay Range $126,100.00 -
$227,950.00 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.
Keywords: Leidos, San Clemente , Senior Software Engineer Lead, IT / Software / Systems , Chula Vista, California
