Autonomous Systems Software Engineer

Job overview

The Autonomous Systems Software Engineer role is an onsite position based in Lynnwood, WA, with a salary range of $131,300 to $237,350 per year. This role supports maritime autonomous systems at Leidos. The role exists to design, write, and deploy production software that controls autonomous behavior, vehicle health, and mission execution for uncrewed underwater vehicles. The engineer will work on real platforms operating in unforgiving environments to support critical national missions.

What you'll do

• Build mission-critical autonomy software
• Translate requirements into executable software
• Architect and evolve scalable autonomy frameworks
• Ship real features
• Collaborate on technical debates and design reviews
• Mentor junior engineers
• Own quality through testing
• Work across disciplines with systems and hardware teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

lynnwood wa

leidos

software engineer

c++

python

autonomy

robotics

secret clearance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement.

Why this role

Requires active Secret clearance; focuses on real-world maritime autonomy and C++ development.

About the employer

Leidos is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.