Embedded Software Engineer at Leidos Holdings

Position Details

Salary $131K – $237K USD / year

Type Not Specified

Experience mid

Exp. Years 6+ years

Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Category Cybersecurity

About this role

Leidos seeks an embedded software engineer supporting cryptographic core product development for national security programs, requiring hardware support and system certification.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop embedded software
Support hardware and FPGA design
Develop system test plans
Analyze system requirements
Support system certification

Technical Overview

The role involves embedded software development, cryptography, FPGA hardware design, system testing, and security certification, with proficiency in C/C++, Python, and Rust.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced embedded software engineer with 6+ years in cryptographic and hardware support, holding an active TS/SCI clearance, and proficient in C/C++, Python, and FPGA design.

Must-Have Skills

Embedded software developmentCryptographic product supportHardware and FPGA designSystem testingActive TS/SCI with polygraph

Nice-to-Have Skills

RustGitLabBashTcl/TkInformation assurance

Tools & Platforms

GitLabBashTcl/Tk

Required Skills

Embedded software developmentCryptographic productsHardware designFPGA designSystem testingSystem requirements analysisInformation assuranceConfiguration controlTest system developmentSecure system certificationC/C++PythonRustGitLabBashTcl/Tk

Hard Skills

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingTeamworkCommunicationAnalytical skillsAttention to detail

Certifications

Required

TS/SCI with polygraph

Industry & Role

Industry Government/Public Sector, Defense, Cybersecurity

Job Function Embedded software and hardware support for cryptographic security systems

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required TS/SCI with polygraph

Keywords for Your Resume

Embedded Software EngineerCryptographic productsHardware designFPGA designSystem testingSystem requirements analysisInformation assuranceConfiguration controlTest system developmentSecure system certificationC/C++PythonRustGitLabBashTcl/Tk

Deal Breakers

Lack of active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, No experience with cryptographic products, No hardware or FPGA design experience

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