Leidos is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to support the Integrated Threat Warning Laboratory (ITWL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. In this role, you will serve as the primary developer for the software that controls the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) sensor testing environment—advancing the lab’s capabilities to evaluate next-generation missile and laser warning systems critical to U.S. defense.
Requirements
- Proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming (inheritance, polymorphism).
- Experience with C for hardware and API integration.
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking and socket-based communication.
- Familiarity with a C++ integrated development environment such as Embarcadero C++ Builder or Microsoft Visual Studio.
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
- Experience with Matlab® or Python for scientific or data-driven programming.
- Familiarity with R&D environments, test laboratories, or hardware-in-the-loop systems.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, enhance, and modernize software for the ITWL’s primary hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) system for electro-optical sensor evaluation.
- Apply modern C++ and object-oriented design principles to evolve system architecture.
- Design and develop scientific, control, and test software in C++ and C.
- Implement TCP/IP Winsocket client/server communication for Ethernet-based control systems.
- Develop comprehensive software documentation, conduct testing, and ensure code quality and reliability.
- Integrate and troubleshoot hardware APIs and vendor device interfaces.
- Support sensor testing, data acquisition, and R&D through custom software solutions.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related software engineering field and 8+ years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on software development experience.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
- Must be willing and able to work 100% on-site at Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB.
