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# Software / Embedded Systems Engineer at Leidos

Compensation · Listed in posting

$87,100 – $157,450/yr

**Location**
: San Diego, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: mid

**Posted**
: Aug 17, 2026

## Description

Leidos’ Undersea Systems Division is hiring a Software / Embedded Systems Engineer in San Diego to develop, test, and deliver uncrewed underwater vehicles and related maritime systems for NIWC Pacific. The role combines C/C++ firmware, device drivers, communication protocols, hardware integration, schematics, prototyping, validation, DevOps, and at-sea testing. It requires U.S. citizenship, an active Secret or higher clearance, and a 9/80B onsite schedule; the pay range is $87,100 to $157,450.

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