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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Data Reduction, Linux, DevOps, Embedded Software, Github, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Network Troubleshooting, MATLAB, Network Configuration and Change Management, Open Source Technology, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Simulink, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Sap Business Connector, Linux Development, Information Technology, Devsecops - **Published:** October 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/nm/albuquerque/bdb1e1e2-954c-4aad-a5be-8f0159b84a75 ## About the Role DevOps, MATLAB Github Testbed Research Simulink Equities DevSecOps Mentorship Market Data Calibration Communication Field Testing Test Equipment Data Reduction Export Control Electro-Optics Detail Oriented Computer Science Data Acquisition Embedded Systems Software Testing Electromechanics Embedded Software Software Engineering Software Development Computer Engineering User Experience (UX) Software Architecture Open Source Technology SAP Business Connector C (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Continuous Improvement Process Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Network Configuration And Change Management, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience. * Hands-on software engineering and development experience. * Professional experience writing C/C++ software in a Linux system development environment. * Experience with MATLAB/Simulink. * U.S. citizenship required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance., * Experience with controls engineering. * Experience with software architecture, software test and validation, and DevOps/SecDevOps practices. * Experience with embedded systems development, real-time environment programming, and single board computer (SBC) development. * Experience with mechanical equipment hardware I/O, testbed design, data acquisition development, and field testing. * Experience with UI/UX development and network configuration and support. * Knowledge of military radar, tracking, and target aimpoint correlation. * A link (e.g., GitHub) to an example C++ program of your own design, included with your application. Please share only personal or open-source work, not proprietary, export-controlled, or classified code., Linux DevOps MATLAB Github Testbed Research Simulink Equities DevSecOps Mentorship Market Data Calibration Communication Field Testing Test Equipment Data Reduction Export Control Electro-Optics Detail Oriented Computer Science Data Acquisition Embedded Systems Software Testing Electromechanics Embedded Software Software Engineering Software Development Computer Engineering User Experience (UX) Software Architecture Open Source Technology SAP Business Connector C (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Continuous Improvement Process Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Network Configuration And Change Management +0, Linux DevOps MATLAB Github Testbed Research Simulink Equities DevSecOps Mentorship Market Data Communication Field Testing Test Equipment Data Reduction Export Control Subcontracting Electro-Optics Detail Oriented Solution Design Computer Science Data Acquisition Embedded Systems Software Testing Electromechanics Embedded Software Influencing Skills Software Engineering Software Development Computer Engineering User Experience (UX) Software Architecture Engineering Practices Open Source Technology SAP Business Connector C (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Network Configuration And Change Management +0 Google IT Automation with Python ## Description Leidos' Defense Sector - Directed Energy Division in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive software development for a variety of electro-mechanical-optical experiments on an applied R&D contract. You will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with Government researchers on hands-on experiments primarily in a laboratory. As a lead engineer on the team, you will own significant parts of the software behind testbed control, data acquisition, and optical tracking, and help guide the work of junior engineers., * Lead the design, development, integration, and testing of C/C++ software for testbeds, test equipment, and optical tracking systems in a Linux development environment. * Translate test objectives from Government researchers into software requirements and architecture for electro-mechanical-optical experiments, and develop software control solutions. * Develop real-time and embedded software, including single board computer (SBC) applications and hardware I/O interfaces to mechanical, electro-optical, and sensor equipment. * Develop and maintain data acquisition, data reduction, and analysis tools, including operator interfaces and MATLAB/Simulink models where applicable. * Drive continuous improvement of the team's software test and validation practices, DevOps/SecDevOps pipelines, and engineering workflows. * Support the design, buildup, calibration, and field testing of custom testbeds and test equipment; troubleshoot integrated hardware, software, and network issues; and turn field test results into software enhancements. * Serve as technical lead for small projects, mentoring junior engineers and peer-reviewing code and designs for quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices. * Communicate technical progress, risks, and solutions directly to Government customers and project stakeholders. * The ideal candidate works independently as well as with a team, learns new skills quickly, communicates clearly, and is organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated. ## Related Videos - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)