Senior Principal Software Engineer

Description

Dynetics is seeking a talented Principal Software Engineer to collaborate with a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Dynetics provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

The RF & Intelligence Solutions Department is a group of engineers who specialize in radar system development, hardware and software-in-the-loop (HWIL/SIL) simulators, open-air radar development, and automated algorithm development for RF data.  The candidate selected for this position will support projects for the DoD, Intelligence Community, and other Prime contractors.

Project assignments could be focused in one or multiple of the following areas:

• Development of C++ simulations of radar and missile systems in both software-based and hardware-in-the-loop configurations in a variety of environments including Windows, Linux, and hard real-time operating systems.
• Development of C# or LAN web-based custom graphical user-interface tools to support simulation control and real-time visualization of simulation results.
• Integration of simulations into customer software environments through software interface development and plugin development.
• Creation of deployable professional software deliveries with supporting documentation including version descriptions, test results, and robust installation tools.
• Development of continuous build and test toolsets to perform automated release candidate generation and verification.
• Collaboration with external customers to elicit requirements and define project goals.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited institution and 17 years of relevant experience or Masters Degree and 15 years of relevant experience.
• A background in C++ software development is required
• Comprehensive understanding of digital signal processing techniques for radar
• For Senior Principal level, a minimum of 15 years of RF or EW Software Engineering experience is required
• Candidate must demonstrate relevant skills in one or more of the focus areas, have good interpersonal skills, and have the desire to work in a highly focused technical team.
• Candidate must have hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods.
• Position requires candidates to be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with a multidisciplinary team.
• Additional consideration will be given to candidates with a working knowledge of radar fundamentals.
• Familiarity in any of the following tools is preferred but not required: Microsoft Visual Studio, MATLAB, Atlassian products (JIRA, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Confluence, HipChat), Git, and Jenkins.

Original Posting Date:

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:

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.