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Leidos

Robotics Computer Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$69K - $125K/yr

We perform research, development, and advanced prototyping for DARPA, NASA, Air Force Research ... Deploy novel algorithms for optimal estimation and/or computer vision to various processing ...

Leidos

Robotics Computer Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$69K - $125K/yr

We perform research, development, and advanced prototyping for DARPA, NASA, Air Force Research ... Deploy novel algorithms for optimal estimation and/or computer vision to various processing ...

Leidos

Robotics Computer Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$69K - $125K/yr

We perform research, development, and advanced prototyping for DARPA, NASA, Air Force Research ... Deploy novel algorithms for optimal estimation and/or computer vision to various processing ...

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Research Scientist

Huntsville, AL

S. or Ph.D. in Applied or Computational Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science ... A Research Scientist should have a record of academic excellence, including demonstrated experience ...

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Research Study Coordinator

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$23 - $30.75/hr

Job Purpose A Research Study Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day planning, execution, and ... Must have strong computer skills and working knowledge of MS Office Suite, cloud-based EMR systems ...

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Robotics Computer Engineer

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Leidos
IT Services • 10K+ employees
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$69K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

The Contested Autonomy and Navigation Branch, a part of the Non-Kinetic Effects Business Area at Leidos provides cutting-edge navigation for customers who can't rely on GPS alone, and we need your help in the Rocket City (Huntsville, AL)! This position offers both analytic and hands-on tasks, including development, simulation, analysis, and field testing of navigation algorithms supporting autonomous robotic operations. We perform research, development, and advanced prototyping for DARPA, NASA, Air Force Research Laboratory, Office of Naval Research, and Army Combat Capabilities Development Command engineering centers. These customers need to get our advanced technology into the field! You'll work with other engineers in small teams using spiral or agile development to meet aggressive schedules aimed at near-term field demonstrations. Are you excited about making advanced technologies work in the real world? Then we want you on our team! For more information about the work we do, please visit: https://www.leidos.com/products/assured-positioning-navigation-and-timing

Primary Responsibilities

  • Integrate sensors and computing platforms over various electrical interfaces (e.g. RS232, RS422, SPI, I2C, TCP/IP, etc)
  • Deploy novel algorithms for optimal estimation and/or computer vision to various processing architectures for real-time execution
  • Enhance software architecture with software design, programming, and code reviews
  • Work within a team of 3-5 engineers to test algorithms on demonstration hardware.
  • Travel with the team to demonstrate systems in real-world conditions; typically lasts 1-2 weeks and occurs 3-4 times a year.
  • Present techniques, solutions, and results to the team and to customers.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in advanced technical field (electrical engineering, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent) and 2+ years of prior relevant experience or master's degree with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Experience programming in C/C++ with additional experience in Python or MATLAB
  • Linux operating system familiarity
  • US Citizen able to obtain & maintain a Secret security clearance after hiring.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's in one of the majors listed above.
  • Experience interfacing to sensors such as inertial sensors, GPS, altimeters, cameras, LiDAR, odometers, etc.
  • Experience deploying navigation algorithms to real-time applications.
  • Experience with Linux, C++, and/or Python.
  • Experience with version control tools, especially Git and Gitlab.
  • Experience with autonomous system development through robotics competitions.
  • Existing US security clearance (Secret or above).

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:September 4, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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