Software Engineer II

Leonardo DRS
Beavercreek, Ohio, United StatesFull-timePosted Aug 31, 2026

About the role

Job description:

Job ID: 115035

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 Summary Job Responsibilities

Required to support the analysis, development, and review of fault isolation and troubleshooting procedures for engineering design; make recommendations for design improvements based on this analysis. Involved with the engineering investigation, analysis, and resolution of reliability elements in design, development and implementation of new and/or existing systems/sub-systems. Supports engineering with reliability related design analysis, and coordinates issue resolution. Perform Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA). Conduct Reliability analyses, trend analysis, root cause analysis, and determine associated metrics and develop and maintain associated databases. Lead the Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) Engineering Process.

Responsible for technical activity and completion of assigned task 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.

Report of progress and status regularly

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

Support 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

Participates in preparation of less-complex proposals

May provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel

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

Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of experience

Competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge

Ability to work 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

Responsibilities

  • Support the analysis, development, and review of fault isolation and troubleshooting procedures
  • Involved with engineering investigation, analysis, and resolution of reliability elements
  • Perform Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Conduct Reliability analyses, trend analysis, root cause analysis
  • Lead the Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) Engineering Process
  • Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
  • Review customer specifications and requirements
  • Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience
  • Competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge
  • Ability to work independently
  • Experience with C, C++ or C# with a strong object-oriented skillset

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company contribution to a health savings account
  • Telemedicine
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Legal insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Wellness programs
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Competitive vacation
  • Paid parental leave
  • Community service hours

Skills mentioned

CC++C#RustSystem DesignDebuggingSoftware TestingSystems EngineeringMachine LearningCybersecurity

About Leonardo DRS

Leonardo DRS Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) is at the forefront of developing transformative defense technologies using its proven agility and delivering innovative solutions for U.S. national security customers and allies worldwide. We specialize in rapidly providing high-performance, multi-domain capabilities across next-generation advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and electric power and propulsion. Our reputation as a trusted provider is built on a continuous focus on practical innovation, delivering quality, and meeting our customers’ most demanding mission requirements. For further information on our complete range of capabilities, visit www.LeonardoDRS.com.

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