What are the responsibilities and job description for the Navigation Software Development Engineer position at Leidos?
Description
Unleash Your Potential
The Guidance, Navigation, Control, and Autonomy Branch of the Leidos Innovations Center is looking for talented engineers to provide cutting-edge navigation solutions for clients who require alternatives to GPS. Your expertise can make a real difference!
If this excites you, read on!
This position offers a blend of analytical and practical tasks, including the development, simulation, analysis, and field testing of navigation algorithms. We collaborate with leading organizations such as DARPA, NASA, and the Air Force Research Laboratory, aiming to field advanced technology for our clients.
Your most impactful work is just ahead!
You will collaborate with fellow engineers in small teams using adaptive development methodologies to meet tight deadlines. If you're motivated by turning advanced technologies into practical applications, we want you on our team!
Primary Responsibilities :
- Implement innovative navigation algorithms for optimal estimation and signal processing, focusing on alternative navigation systems like gravity and geomagnetic correlation.
- Integrate various sensors and computing platforms using different electrical interfaces (e.g., RS232, RS422, SPI, I2C, TCP / IP).
- Enhance navigation software frameworks by designing, coding, and participating in peer reviews for new software modules.
- Conduct code profiling and software optimization to ensure real-time performance, including the utilization of multi-threading and hardware acceleration (GPUs, FPGAs).
- Collaborate with a team of 3-5 engineers to test algorithms on demonstration hardware.
- Travel to demonstrate systems in realistic conditions; this typically lasts 1-2 weeks and occurs 3-4 times a year.
- Present techniques, solutions, and results to peers and clients.
Basic Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
LInC
Original Posting Date : 2025-02-12
Leidos anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days, with a closing date no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range : Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
The Leidos pay range is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation. Factors considered in extending an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, and internal equity.
Salary : $85,150 - $153,925
