Software Engineering Manager

Job ID: 114193

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead our embedded software development team. This role is crucial for driving the development of embedded systems, focusing on power conversion, distribution, or storage solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with C++ and/or VHDL programming and Simulink Code-gen, as well as a proven track record in managing agile software development projects. Experience working with military contracts is highly desired.

What You Will Do

• Team Development: Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Embedded Software Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of embedded software for power systems, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
• Agile Project Management: Manage projects using Agile methodologies, facilitating sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups to ensure team alignment and efficiency.
• Technical Guidance: Provide technical leadership and guidance to the embedded software engineering team, promoting best practices in coding, testing, and documentation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including customers in the military sector, to understand requirements, deliver custom solutions, and ensure contractual compliance.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in embedded software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Embedded software development using C/C++.
• Proven experience managing software development projects using Agile methodologies including Agile tools and CI/CD processes.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience in power conversion, distribution, or storage systems.
• Familiarity with military contracts and the specific requirements for software development and documentation in this context is desired.
• Experience with Simulink modeling and code generation is desired.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.

U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.


Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:


- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.