Lead Software Engineer for Sensor Testing Environment

Description Leidos is excited to announce an opportunity for a Lead Software Engineer to enhance our Integrated Threat Warning Laboratory (ITWL). In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the development and advancement of our Hardware in the Loop (HITL) sensor testing environment. Your contributions will directly impact the evaluation of state-of-the-art missile and laser warning systems. This position involves hands-on software development and close collaboration with government customers and technical teams, all while working on critical Department of Defense initiatives. Please note: Candidate must be willing and able to work 100% on-site at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Hangar 4B. Primary Responsibilities Maintain and enhance 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 the creation of custom applications. Implement TCP/IP Winsocket client/server communication for Ethernet-based control systems. Document designs and conduct thorough software testing to ensure quality and reliability. Collaborate with technical leads and customers to refine requirements and achieve project milestones. Operate independently while contributing to a 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 a related technical field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience. 5+ years of software development experience, including: Proficiency in C++ with strong object-oriented programming skills (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 excellent problem-solving skills. Outstanding 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. 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.