[Remote] Cyber Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. They are seeking a motivated Cyber Software Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and prototyping of advanced cyber research capabilities across modern computing environments and IoT platforms. Responsibilities Contribute to cyber research initiatives involving distributed systems, embedded platforms, and hardware‑adjacent workloads Develop and maintain software components, automation frameworks, and communication mechanisms for research prototypes Support analysis of binaries, firmware, and embedded systems to understand behavior, performance characteristics, and potential weaknesses Assist in designing and evaluating resilient communication channels, lightweight networking protocols, and covert or constrained‑environment data exchange mechanisms Prototype automation and AI‑assisted approaches for reconnaissance, decision‑making, and workflow acceleration Analyze adversarial behaviors, system bottlenecks, and protocol‑level vulnerabilities to inform capability design Collaborate with other engineers, hardware researchers, and mission teams to integrate software, embedded, and AI‑driven components into cohesive prototypes Document research findings, prototype behavior, and architectural concepts for technical and operational audiences Participate in iterative testing cycles, system evaluations, and internal experimentation to refine tools and methodologies Stay current with emerging trends in embedded security, distributed networking, side‑channel research, and AI‑enabled cyber capabilities Skills Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field. (in progress or completed). Degree must be completed by start date Strong programming experience in Python, C/C++, and Bash, with demonstrated ability to build system‑level or automation tooling Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and IoT platforms Familiarity with networking fundamentals, distributed algorithms, and communication protocol design Exposure to security‑relevant engineering, including side‑channel power analysis, hardware‑level workload profiling, penetration‑testing‑adjacent tooling Hands‑on experience with Linux environments, scripting, and infrastructure maintenance Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats Demonstrated initiative through research projects, lab leadership, or open‑source contributions US citizenship is required Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph security clearance Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph Experience with side‑channel analysis, hardware‑level measurement, or embedded security research Familiarity with distributed sensor networks, concurrency optimization, or low‑bandwidth communication systems Experience developing or modifying security‑relevant tools, automation scripts, or data‑collection frameworks Exposure to reverse engineering fundamentals or firmware‑level inspection Background in AI/ML applied to systems analysis, communication optimization, or security workflows Experience with web scraping, headless browser automation, or data‑acquisition pipelines Familiarity with microcontroller debugging interfaces (UART, SPI, JTAG) or firmware modification workflows Benefits Health and Wellness programs Income Protection Paid Leave Retirement Company Overview Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is