Leidos Defense Persistent Surveillance Portfolio is seeking an experienced
Electronic Warfare Software Lead to drive the technical direction and execution of a large, multi-phase U.S. Air Force EW and radar program. This role spans concurrent development, integration, test, production, and sustainment activities, with a strong emphasis on modern electronic warfare capabilities and real-time software systems.
With locations across the United States supporting defense, space, cyber, and commercial programs, the Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific, and IT solutions.
Primary ResponsibilitiesThis position is based at Leidos' main campus in Huntsville, AL. The selected candidate will partner with executive leadership, program managers, chief engineers, and cross-functional teams to:
- Lead the software architecture, design, and development of advanced electronic warfare systems, including RF sensing, signal processing, and countermeasure capabilities
- Provide technical leadership across the full software lifecycle, ensuring alignment with mission requirements, performance constraints, and system integration needs
- Oversee development of real-time, high-performance software supporting EW and radar platforms, including embedded and distributed systems
- Guide the evolution and sustainment of EW software frameworks, ensuring scalability, modularity, and reuse across programs
- Mentor and grow a high-performing engineering team, fostering technical excellence and leadership development
- Collaborate with business development to shape EW-focused solutions, support proposals, and expand customer relationships
- Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices, including DevSecOps, automated testing, configuration management, and secure coding
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 4-8 years of relevant experience or Master's with 2-6 years.
- Experience with real-time systems, signal processing, and high-throughput data processing architectures
- Experience serving in a technical software leadership role
- Proficiency in C++ and object-oriented design, with experience in performance-critical applications
- Solid foundation in modern software engineering practices, including code reviews, CI/CD, and test-driven development
- Ability to contribute to technical strategy and business development efforts
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Must be a U.S. citizenship
- Must be able to obtain a Secret and Top Secret security clearance
- Reside in or willingness to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area
Preferred Qualifications- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
- Strong background in EW concepts, such as electronic attack, electronic protection, and electronic support
- Demonstrated experience developing electronic warfare, RF systems, or radar software in a team-based environment
- Deep expertise in electronic warfare systems and architectures
- Experience with GPU acceleration (CUDA), MATLAB, or advanced algorithm development
- Familiarity with FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog) and hardware/software integration
- Experience leading teams and building high-performance engineering organizations
- Prior experience supporting U.S. Air Force or DoD EW programs
- Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance
Original Posting:July 21, 2026
Pay Range:Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
