**Description**

**Lead Firmware Engineer, Autonomous Systems**

**Make an Impact Where Hardware Meets Mission**

Leidos is seeking a Lead Firmware & Systems Integration Engineer to help design, integrate, and field next-generation autonomous maritime systems supporting missions of national importance. This role sits at the intersection of embedded firmware, electronics, vehicle integration, and autonomous systems engineering—delivering real-world capabilities that operate in some of the most challenging environments on the planet.

This is not a traditional software engineering position. Success in this role comes from understanding how hardware and software interact at the lowest levels and having the technical depth to diagnose, integrate, and optimize complete systems. You'll work directly with microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, communications systems, and vehicle subsystems while leading teams responsible for transforming concepts into operationa...