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# Lead Software Engineer at Leidos

Compensation · Listed in posting

$87,100 – $157,450/yr

**Location**
: Albuquerque, New Mexico

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: lead/mgmt

**Posted**
: Oct 2, 2026

## Description

Leidos’ Defense Sector – Directed Energy Division in Albuquerque, New Mexico is hiring a Lead Software Engineer to develop C/C++ software for electro-mechanical-optical experiments, including testbed control, data acquisition, optical tracking, real-time and embedded systems, and MATLAB/Simulink tools. The role leads software design, integration, testing, validation, and DevOps practices; mentors junior engineers; supports field testing; and communicates technical progress to Government customers. Candidates need a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree, at least two years of experience for the master’s path, C/C++ and Linux experience, MATLAB/Simulink experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. The pay range is $87,100 to $157,450.

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