Hiring: Firmware Systems Manager Company: Leidos Location: Lynnwood, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 10:19:10 Target Skills & Keywords : C, C++, CI/CD, Embedded Systems, Firmware, Git, Integration Testing, RTOS, Unit Testing About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience developing embedded software, firmware, or closely related software systems. Required Skills: •Build the Software Foundation Behind Autonomous Systems •Leidos is seeking a Firmware Systems Manager to lead and develop a team of engineers building the low-level software that connects sensors, hardware, and mission software across autonomous maritime systems. •This is a hands-on engineering leadership role for someone with a strong background in embedded software or firmware who is ready to take on broader responsibility for people, engineering process, and technical execution •. The successful candidate does not need to be the most senior firmware expert in the room, but should understand how disciplined software engineering practices translate into reliable embedded systems. •Work closely with software, hardware, systems engineering, integration, and program teams to ensure firmware is developed, reviewed, tested, controlled, integrated, and released using sound engineering practices. •Firmware & Software Engineering Leadership •Provide technical guidance and day-to-day leadership for engineers developing bare-metal and low-level embedded software. •Support development of firmware architectures, interfaces, drivers, and hardware/software integration approaches. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. •Proficiency with C/C++ and familiarity with embedded software development. •Git or comparable source-control systems •Configuration management and software release practices •Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) •Automated build and test environments •Unit, integration, SIL, and/or HIL testing •Software design and technical reviews •Strong written and verbal communication skills. Compensation: •$107,900 - $195,050 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!