Senior Software Engineer

Job ID: 114694

The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

Job Responsibilities

• Involved with the design, development, analysis, testing and debugging of computer software applications and/or systems. May include Image and Signal Processing, Real-time, Firmware, Nuclear/Hi-Rel, FAA Certified, Database Design, Operating Systems, Operator/Machine Interface, or others. Develop software tools including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools. Determine hardware compatibility. Complete documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance. Interact with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications.

• Responsible for leading group of engineers on a technical activity and completion of activity on time and budget

• Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems

• May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments. Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable

• Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments

• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services

• Drive the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements

• Develop prototypes to retire key development risks

• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required

• Participate in preparation of proposals

• Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel

• Lead and direct the work of others as assigned

• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

• Lead less-experienced engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience

• Fluency in technologies and application domain

• Ability to lead a technical group independently

• Experience with C, C++ or C# with a strong object-oriented skillset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Rust programming language

• Cryptography experience, including integrating cryptography into production systems (e.g., encryption, key management, digital signatures), and especially HAIPE implementations/integrations

• Experience applying AI/ML techniques to software systems

• Experience with AI system operationalization and/or secure AI practices

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires 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.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

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. #AIS