Job Description
Description
Leidos is on the lookout for a talented Mid-level Software Engineer (C++) to join our innovative team!
Be part of a mission to enhance smart mobility alongside a group of enthusiastic, skilled, and passionate professionals! Leidos operates the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL), a US Department of Transportation (USDOT) R&D facility aimed at improving transportation system operations in line with USDOT's goals of safety, mobility, sustainability, and equity. Engage in a variety of cutting-edge R&D projects involving next-gen technologies, including infrastructure and vehicle connectivity, automation, comprehensive simulation, and AI/ML modeling.
Location: This position requires full-time work at the customer site in McLean, VA.
Candidates MUST:
• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and be eligible for a Public Trust Clearance, which requires THREE (3) consecutive years in the United States WITHIN THE LAST FIVE (5) years.
Primary Responsibilities
• Lead the development of research prototypes and proof-of-concepts for various intelligent transportation systems (ITS) applications encompassing vehicles, infrastructure, and cloud systems.
• Engage in and help shape our open-source software process, by triaging and addressing issues reported by users and evaluating external code contributions.
• Identify, document, and strategize to manage areas of technical debt.
• Conduct hands-on testing events and demonstrations on-site at the Turner Fairbank Highway Research Center and at external test facilities.
• Assess our team's current ITS software systems, understanding their architecture for potential redesigns into more modular, scalable, and maintainable components.
• Contribute to the establishment of internal best practices for software development and promote knowledge sharing to support team-wide adoption.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to evaluate the technical feasibility of projects, break down project goals into software development tasks, and assist in estimating overall effort and timelines.
• Steer the execution of technical work, including design efforts, addressing unforeseen technical challenges, and adapting to changes in customer needs.
• Interact directly with customer representatives and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication across technical disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
Minimum Qualifications
• A Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering, with at least 4 years of professional experience in C++ software development, or a Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years of C++ development experience.
• Experience using CMake for building C++ packages.
• Familiarity with Git.
• Experience with Docker (including docker-compose).
• Software development experience in Java and/or Python.
• Experience working within an Agile framework utilizing tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Proficiency in software quality techniques and practices, including automated unit testing, test-driven design, CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, and static code analysis tools.
• Understanding of mathematical concepts such as geometry, linear algebra, probability, graph theory, set theory, and statistics.
Preferred Qualifications
• Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining C++ software packages within a Linux environment.
• Experience with Linux build systems and package management.
• Software development experience with Java and/or Python.
• Experience with Kafka or comparable message broker systems.
• Experience with the Robot Operating System (ROS).
• Experience in UI and/or front-end development.
• Familiarity with distributed computing and cloud computing concepts.
• Understanding of robotics concepts such as localization, path planning, perception, or sensor fusion.
• Familiarity with simulation environments like SUMO or CARLA, or other simulators developed in Unreal or Unity.
• Knowledge of existing CDA infrastructure standards and/or hardware, such as those from SAE or IEEE.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced, dynamic R&D setting.
• Experience in a leadership role within software engineering teams.
Anticipated salary range for this role is $95,000-$100,000
If you seek a challenge and a chance to innovate, join us at Leidos, where we strive to outthink, outbuild, and outpace the competition for the mission's demands. We're looking for proactive and dynamic individuals who refuse to conform to the status quo.
Pay Range: $69,550.00 - $125,725.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level serves as a general guideline and is not a guarantee of salary. Several factors will be considered in extending an offer, including job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, and internal equity.
About Leidos
Leidos is a leading technology company serving government and commercial clients with innovative solutions. Our headquarters is based in Reston, VA, with a workforce of 47,000 global employees and reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ending January 3, 2025.
Pay and Benefits
We offer competitive compensation and benefits reflecting the importance of our work. Details regarding our employment benefits can be found on our careers page.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
Leidos is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected status.
