Unmanned Systems Software Engineer

Leidos holdings isa leading provider of scientific, engineering, systems integration and technical services and solutions to all branches of the U.S. military, agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other U.S. Government civil agencies, as well as to customers in selected commercial markets.

Leidos is seeking Unmanned Systems Software Engineers located in Arlington, VA. The job the Unmanned Systems Software Engineering team includes whole-lifecycle development, including documentation and testing, of prototypes and deliverable systems. New team members will be primarily responsible for improving the communications systems and securing the operating system. They may also assist in user interface or artificial intelligence development. The qualified candidate will develop, test, and secure autonomous vessels for US Government customers. The Software Engineers will work on an Agile software development team in a fast-paced environment. Travel of less than 25% within the continental US is expected to assist with technology demonstrations and testing.

- Assisting other team members with testing and documentation, working as an integrated team. - Demonstrate their work regularly for customers and management, gaining exposure and constant feedback. - Software development is primarily in C++, with less than ten percent in Python or Java. - Writing C++ software that manages the communications path, configures radios, and/or controls operating system security controls.

**Basic Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience. - Must have C++ development experience on the Linux operating system. - Must have experience with configuring and installing Linux and configuring networking. - Must be willing to write documentation and assist with testing as part of the team. - Good communications skills are required. - Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Current Secret security clearance.