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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Autonomous Systems Software Engineer - **Company:** Nabout Leidos - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $131,300.0 - $237,350.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Linux, Memory Management, Protocol Buffers, Iterative and Incremental Development, Python (Programming Language), Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Toolchain, Rust (Programming Language), MagicDraw, SC Clearance, Containerization, Information Technology, Build Tools, Bitbucket, Code Restructuring, Docker, Vmware - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/313861/autonomous-systems-software-engineer-washington-wa-lynnwood ## About the Role * Education & Experience - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 12-15 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 10-13 years of experience.\n * Security Eligibility - Must have a current Secret clearance.\n * Serious C++ Skills - Demonstrated experience developing modern C++ software on Linux, with strong fundamentals in performance, memory management, and code quality.\n * Engineering Judgment - Ability to design clean, maintainable systems and make sound tradeoffs under real constraints.\n * Systems Awareness - Familiarity with MBSE concepts and tools (e.g., Cameo, MagicDraw) and how software fits into larger system architectures.\n * Modern Dev Environments - Experience developing and deploying software in virtualized or containerized environments (VMware, Docker).\n * Delivery Mindset - Experience working in Agile or iterative development environments with tools like Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, or equivalents.\n * Clear Communication - Ability to explain complex technical ideas to engineers, systems teams, and stakeholders without hiding behind jargon.\n * Professional Integrity - Ownership, accountability, and respect for teammates and mission outcomes.\n, * Polyglot Engineering - Experience across multiple languages (C#, Java, Python, Rust, etc.) and comfort adapting to new stacks quickly.\n * Embedded or Low-Level Experience - Exposure to embedded systems, resource-constrained environments, or software that runs without a full OS.\n * Autonomy & Robotics Background - Hands-on experience building autonomy, decision-making, or control software for robotic or vehicle systems.\n * Real Testing Experience - Proven ability to build and maintain tests that catch real failures, not just satisfy process requirements.\n * Legacy-to-Modern Skill - Experience diagnosing, refactoring, and improving large or aging codebases without breaking production systems.\n * Domain Experience -Background in autonomous, remotely operated, or mission-critical platforms, especially maritime or undersea systems.\n * Toolchain Familiarity - Experience with ROS, Protocol Buffers, SCons, VS Code, and cross-platform build systems is a strong plus.\n ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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