COMFORT SYSTEMS
Embedded Software Engineer (Autonomy)
COMFORT SYSTEMS, Lynnwood, Washington, United States, 98037
Description
Leidos currently has an opening for Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware to provide technical firmware engineering SW and HW skills for firmware/embedded projects supporting design, development and integration of Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle (UUV) programs that address existing and emerging maritime missions of national importance for a broad range of customers across multiple Department of Defense agencies. This position is located at our Lynnwood, WA office.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide technical firmware/embedded production on small teams from project inception to project delivery.
Design/implement embedded application software and utilities (no operating system) for autonomous systems and vehicles.
Develop features for a software project based on derived firmware requirements and work with a team of engineers.
Participate in challenging technical decisions with engineers by listening, understanding, and driving towards the best solution to meet the project requirements.
Support through the testing and evaluation process to ensure delivery of a high‑quality product.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Science (CS) with rich understanding of hardware in modern microcontrollers, with 0‑3 years of prior relevant experience.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Skills with oscilloscope and multimeter.
Understanding of safe handling and measurement of electrical and electronic components and systems.
Advanced language skills in C/C++; basic understanding of Linux command line.
Basic understanding of thread‑safe/inter‑thread communications.
Ability to communicate and share ideas, concepts, designs, and technical plans with a team of engineers.
Able to obtain Secret clearance; requires U.S. citizenship.
Constant integrity in working with our employees and customers.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in developing embedded solutions and architecture on the STM32 family of microcontrollers.
Expertise working with I2C, SPI, UART, CAN Bus, and similar interfaces on embedded systems (no operating system).
Familiarity and basic understanding of Software Design Patterns.
Familiarity with Unified Modeling Language (UML) tools such as Cameo or Magic Draw.
Experience with Agile‑based methodologies using the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) or similar tools.
Experience with virtualized development and production environments (VMware, Docker, etc.).
Ability to identify and resolve code defects in new and legacy code.
Basic understanding of State Machine design.
SUBSEAMSS 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 January 9, 2026 For U.S. Positions: 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 Pay Range $57,850.00 – $104,575.00
About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 at
www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment‑related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment‑related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at
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Commitment to Non‑Discrimination 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.
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Primary Responsibilities
Provide technical firmware/embedded production on small teams from project inception to project delivery.
Design/implement embedded application software and utilities (no operating system) for autonomous systems and vehicles.
Develop features for a software project based on derived firmware requirements and work with a team of engineers.
Participate in challenging technical decisions with engineers by listening, understanding, and driving towards the best solution to meet the project requirements.
Support through the testing and evaluation process to ensure delivery of a high‑quality product.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Science (CS) with rich understanding of hardware in modern microcontrollers, with 0‑3 years of prior relevant experience.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Skills with oscilloscope and multimeter.
Understanding of safe handling and measurement of electrical and electronic components and systems.
Advanced language skills in C/C++; basic understanding of Linux command line.
Basic understanding of thread‑safe/inter‑thread communications.
Ability to communicate and share ideas, concepts, designs, and technical plans with a team of engineers.
Able to obtain Secret clearance; requires U.S. citizenship.
Constant integrity in working with our employees and customers.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in developing embedded solutions and architecture on the STM32 family of microcontrollers.
Expertise working with I2C, SPI, UART, CAN Bus, and similar interfaces on embedded systems (no operating system).
Familiarity and basic understanding of Software Design Patterns.
Familiarity with Unified Modeling Language (UML) tools such as Cameo or Magic Draw.
Experience with Agile‑based methodologies using the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) or similar tools.
Experience with virtualized development and production environments (VMware, Docker, etc.).
Ability to identify and resolve code defects in new and legacy code.
Basic understanding of State Machine design.
SUBSEAMSS 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 January 9, 2026 For U.S. Positions: 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 Pay Range $57,850.00 – $104,575.00
About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 at
www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment‑related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment‑related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at
LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .
Commitment to Non‑Discrimination 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.
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