Jobs › Companies › Leidos › Principal Hardware Software Engineer

Sobre esta vaga de Principal Hardware Software Engineer na Leidos

Leidos · Presencial · Annapolis Junction, MD

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Hardware/Software Design Engineer in our Intelligence Sector. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more.  Join us and make a difference in National Security!  


Job Summary:

Our program provides our customer's Signals Analysis organization with the best possible solutions for their mission needs. We achieve this through rapid prototyping, new development, and advanced technology research. From leading-edge visualizations to analytic development, we're always pushing the boundaries to find new and better data sources and tradecraft to answer intelligence questions. With a focus on collaboration and a fast-paced environment, our prototype development program is the ideal place to grow your skills and make a real impact. Click here to learn more about how this program “Delivers Mission Success!”


Seeking an experienced Principal HW/SW Design Engineer to join a small team to design, develop, construct, and test electronic hardware (FPGA) and software processing components for subsystems supporting RF communication and collection systems.  This position requires expertise in FPGA development, digital signal processing implementation, and software-hardware integration to support mission critical requirements. The contractor will lead technical design efforts, implement DSP algorithms and associated technical components in FPGA hardware, integrate with existing Linux code bases, bridge FPGA to software stack connection, plus document those efforts.  This role combines hardware design responsibilities (FPGA RTL development, timing closure, resource optimization) with software development (integration code, system-level software) to deliver complete subsystem solutions.


Qualified candidates are eligible for enhanced incentives including up to a $25K cash sign on bonus or a paid time off bonus.


Job Responsibilities/Qualifications:

  • Mission Focus: Candidate is expected to implement DSP and associated technical components in FPGA for code base integration. 
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong experience required for FPGA coding, Digital Signal Processing theory & application, Interfacing FPGA code with existing code bases and software; Knowledge of signal processing blocks and related DSP components, Linux OS, coding ability in C and C++.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
  • Security Clearance: Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph to be considered for this role.
  • Desirable Skills: Additional experience with Vivado required; experience with Epiq Solution PDK preferred.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today!


Careers.leidos.com

CONMD

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

October 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 $154,050.00 - $278,475.00

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.

Pronto para se candidatar à Leidos?
Candidatar-se à Leidos

Como este salário de Software Engineer se compara

Esta vaga paga $216,263/yr — acima da faixa típica para vagas de Software Engineer.

$117,725 a mediana $197,625 $216,263

Faixa típica $152,613–$200,000/yr, com base em 144 vagas de Software Engineer comparáveis na JobsRadar (pagamento anualizado em USD). Ver insights salariais de Software Engineer →

Sobre a Leidos

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. 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

Ver todas as vagas na Leidos →

Vagas semelhantes

GR
Software Engineer
GRVTY
⚡ Candidate-se cedo Annapolis Junction, Maryland,... Presencial $170,000–$200,000
● Nova 👁 Vista ✓ Candidatada há 1d
GR
Cloud Software Engineer
GRVTY
⚡ Candidate-se cedo Annapolis Junction, Maryland,... Presencial $170,000–$200,000
● Nova 👁 Vista ✓ Candidatada há 1d
GR
Software Engineer
GRVTY
⚡ Candidate-se cedo Annapolis Junction, Maryland,... Presencial $170,000–$200,000
● Nova 👁 Vista ✓ Candidatada há 1d
Leidos
Senior Java Software Engineer - 25k Sign On Bonus
Leidos
⚡ Candidate-se cedo Annapolis Junction, MD Presencial $131,300–$237,350
● Nova 👁 Vista ✓ Candidatada há 6d
ELEVI Associates
Sr Software Developer
ELEVI Associates
⚡ Candidate-se cedo Annapolis Junction, MD Presencial $200,400–$245,300
● Nova 👁 Vista ✓ Candidatada há 1sem
ELEVI Associates
Sr Software Developer
ELEVI Associates
⚡ Candidate-se cedo Annapolis Junction, MD Presencial $200,400–$245,200
● Nova 👁 Vista ✓ Candidatada há 1sem
ELEVI Associates
Software Engineer Mid Level
ELEVI Associates
⚡ Candidate-se cedo Annapolis Junction, MD Presencial $190,400–$215,000
● Nova 👁 Vista ✓ Candidatada há 1sem
GDIT
Software Engineer 3
GDIT
⚡ Candidate-se cedo USA MD Annapolis Junction Presencial $175,950–$238,050
● Nova 👁 Vista ✓ Candidatada há 1sem
Accenture Federal Services
Custom Software Engineer
Accenture Federal Services
⚡ Candidate-se cedo Annapolis Junction, MD Presencial $130,200–$265,300
● Nova 👁 Vista ✓ Candidatada há 1sem

Cadastre-se para receber sugestões sob medida com base nas vagas que você abre e nas buscas que você salva.

Mais vagas na Leidos

Ver todas as vagas na Leidos →

Candidatar-se agora
🤖

Opa — calma aí

A JobsRadar foi feita para pessoas de verdade passando por um momento difícil na busca por emprego — não para requisições automatizadas. Você está clicando rápido demais e agora está temporariamente bloqueado.

Volte mais tarde. Se você está mesmo procurando emprego, estamos com você — apenas aja como um ser humano.

Catch your next role the second it’s posted.

Create a free account and we’ll watch the boards for you — the instant a job matches your search, it lands in your inbox or Telegram. No digging, no refreshing.

Create free account

Free forever · takes 30 seconds · already have one?

Ganhe vantagem na sua busca por emprego.

Entre no nosso canal do Telegram para o que ajuda você a conseguir a vaga — referências salariais, o pulso semanal do mercado e avisos de novos recursos. Sem spam, só sinal.

Entre no canal — é grátis