Description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the Integrated Threat Warning Laboratory (ITWL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. As the lead developer for the Hardware in the Loop (HITL) sensor testing environment, you will play a key role in advancing the lab’s capabilities to evaluate cutting-edge missile & laser warning systems. This position requires hands-on software development and close coordination with government customers and technical teams supporting critical Department of Defense initiatives.

Please note: Candidate must be willing and able to work 100% on-site.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain and evolve the ITWL’s primary hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) system for electro-optical sensor evaluation
• Modernize system architecture using object-oriented design principles and current C++ standards
• Design and develop scientific and control software in C++, C, Matlab®, and Python
• Integrate and troubleshoot hardware APIs and vendor device interfaces
• Support sensor testing, data acquisition, and research and development (R&D) efforts through custom application development
• Implement TCP/IP Winsocket client/server communication for Ethernet-based control systems
• Document designs and conduct software testing to ensure quality and reliability
• Collaborate with technical leads and customers to refine requirements and deliver project milestones
• Operate independently and contribute to a small, focused development team
• Work fully on-site at Hangar 4B on Wright-Patterson AFB

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical field with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
• 5+ years of software development experience, including:
• Proficiency in C++ with object-oriented programming (inheritance, polymorphism)
• Experience with C for hardware and API integration
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking and socket-based communication
• Familiarity with development environments such as Embarcadero C++ Builder or Microsoft Visual Studio
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
• Willing and able to work 100% on-site

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Experience with Matlab® and Python for scientific or data-driven programming
• Knowledge of optical or electro-optical systems
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, and testing phases
• Experience supporting R&D environments or test laboratories

Please Note: The anticipated salary range and budget for this position is $140,000 to $155,000, determined by your experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, etc. The posted salary range below is intended to show the broad range but the actual salary range and budget for this position is targeted at $140,000- $155,000 annually.

LInC

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You’ll fit right in.

Original Posting:
July 9, 2025
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You’ll fit right in.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

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.