SW Engineer

Post Date

Aug 21, 2025

Location

Vista,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

92081
US
Oct 21, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

SDG-804133

Pay Rate

$48 - $60 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

The Software Engineer will serve as a key contributor to the technical team, working under limited supervision to design, develop, and maintain software solutions. This individual will play an important role in delivering high-quality, secure software while adhering to best practices and contributing to team success.
As part of a cross-functional team, the Software Engineer will develop and maintain cargo inspection detection systems for the Ports and Borders group at Leidos. This role requires a solid foundation in software development, a commitment to learning, and the ability to contribute to innovative solutions.
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Key Responsibilities:
Technical Contribution and Collaboration:
Assist in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of services, simulators, and diagnostics (WPF and Blazor) using C#.
Collaborate with team members to ensure alignment with best practices and coding standards.
Contribute to the adoption of tools and processes that enhance productivity and innovation.
Work closely with senior engineers to gain experience and contribute to technical solutions.
Software Development and Security Compliance:
Develop software that adheres to industry security standards and contributes to the security compliance of the codebase and coding practices.
Utilize object-oriented design principles, practices, and patterns to ensure the codebase is reusable and maintainable.
Apply Agile development practices, including Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration, to ensure high-quality, continuously tested code.
Collaborate with Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Scientists to meet customer requirements.

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelors degree in Computer Science and 2-4 years of relevant experience.
Programming background with at least 2 years of production product development experience in C# and 2-4 years of overall programming experience.
Solid understanding of object-oriented design (OOD) principles and practices.
Familiarity with Agile development environments, including Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration.
Ability to create basic design documentation and other technical documentation.
Strong troubleshooting and bug-fixing skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional team environments.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Familiarity with AI-based software development tools.
Experience developing software that complies with industry security standards.
Proficiency with revision control (e.g., Git), multi-threading, TCP/IP networking, bus architectures, Web Services, Blazor, containers (e.g., Docker), Visual Studio, C++, SQL Server, and interfacing with real-time/embedded systems.
Experience, familiarity, or interest with embedded, RTOS, and/or PLC code.
Knowledge of image processing techniques.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.