Senior Software Engineer - Embedded

About the role

Job description:

Job ID: 115080

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

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Business Unit: EOIS

Location: Dallas, TX

Career Functional Area: Engineering

Telework Type: NA (onsite)

Relocation Available: Yes

Type: Onsite

Schedule: 9/80

Shift: 1st

Job Summary

The Senior Software Engineer is an integral part of our Electro Optical Infrared System (EOIS) Software Development Team. Responsible for leading technical activities and completing such activities on time, this engineer can execute in all phases of the development lifecycle and influencing the design architecture to ensure robust operation. Tasks include developing embedded software, PC tools and utilities, and implementing networking/communications protocols. Determines hardware compatibility and influences component selection. Completes design documentation and procedures to build, install, and maintain software. Interacts with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications. Ability to lead a technical project independently.

Job Responsibilities

Supports and participates in technical activity

Designs, develops, analyzes, documents, and supports testing of products, systems or subsystems

May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments

Provides regular reporting of progress and status

Responsible for completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements

Reviews customer specifications and requirements, and under direction develops designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable

Supports design to cost and design for manufacture requirements

Develops prototypes to retire key development risks as directed

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

Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization

Tests and Qualifies software for customer release

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering technical field (or a minimum of 5 years of experience with unrelated degree)

3+ years of real time embedded SW experience

Demonstrate experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS), Linux and has experience in bare-metal implementation of embedded systems

Experience with embedded device drivers (TCP/IP, UART, I2C, SPI, PCIe, MIPI, 1553), preferably on Linux

Solid understanding of multi-threading/multi-processing, concepts, implementations, and debugging techniques

Strong development experience in C or C++ (3+ years)

Proficient with Microsoft Office, including MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel

Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance

Motivated, self-starter, with the ability to work independently and under supervision of others

DESIRED SKILLS

Experience in initial hardware start-up and troubleshooting techniques

Familiar with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers

Strong analytical and communication skills

Experience in Linux or VxWorks

Capable of integrating hardware and software and developing test plans and procedures

Ability to collaborate with, lead and/or direct the work of others as assigned

Active U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance preferred

Experience with modern software development processes, including software configuration management tools (such as git), static analysis tools, defect tracking tools, peer review, and continuous development & continuous integration

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.