Job #: R-00163930
Location: Vista, California
Category: Software Engineering
Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift: Day
Remote Type: Hybrid Remote
Clearance: None
External Referral Program: Ineligible
Sector: Commercial & International
Description
The Software Engineer will serve as a key contributor to the technical team, working under limited supervision to design, develop, and maintain software solutions. This individual will play an important role in delivering high-quality, secure software while adhering to best practices and contributing to team success.
As part of a cross-functional team, the Software Engineer will develop and maintain cargo inspection detection systems for the Ports and Borders group at Leidos. This role requires a solid foundation in software development, a commitment to learning, and the ability to contribute to innovative solutions.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Programming background with at least 2 years of production product development experience in C# and 2-4 years of overall programming experience.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design (OOD) principles and practices.
• Familiarity with Agile development environments, including Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration.
• Ability to create basic design documentation and other technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and bug-fixing skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional team environments.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Familiarity with AI-based software development tools.
• Experience developing software that complies with industry security standards.
• Proficiency with revision control (e.g., Git), multi-threading, TCP/IP networking, bus architectures, Web Services, Blazor, containers (e.g., Docker), Visual Studio, C++, SQL Server, and interfacing with real-time/embedded systems.
• Experience, familiarity, or interest with embedded, RTOS, and/or PLC code.
• Knowledge of image processing techniques.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Technical Contribution and Collaboration:

• Assist in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of services, simulators, and diagnostics (WPF and Blazor) using C#.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure alignment with best practices and coding standards.
• Contribute to the adoption of tools and processes that enhance productivity and innovation.
• Work closely with senior engineers to gain experience and contribute to technical solutions.