Mission Systems Software Engineer

Job description

Build software for UUVs that navigate in the dark, think independently, and must complete the mission. Failure is not an option. Leidos is seeking a Mission Systems Software Engineer to help build the command, control, and mission-planning software that directs uncrewed underwater vehicles and other maritime autonomous platforms. This role is focused less on low-level vehicle control and more on the systems that plan missions, communicate intent, manage execution, and adapt in real time across contested RF environments . You’ll support development of software at the intersection of operators, autonomy, and communications . The team builds mission command-and-control (C2) software used to plan, execute, and monitor operations for autonomous systems operating in challenging environments. In this role, you’ll contribute to software that helps translate operator intent into executable actions, working on components that support mission workflows, communications, and system coordination. You’ll gain experience building software that must perform reliably under real-world conditions, including intermittent and degraded communications. This team values hands-on execution, continuous learn...