Job ID: 109877
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.
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. 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 is capable of executing 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 activities.
- 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.
- Ability to work independently and under supervision of others.
- Provides regular reporting of progress and status.
- Reviews customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable.
- Supports design to cost and design for manufacture requirements.
- Develop prototypes to retire key development risks as directed.
- Communicates clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required.
- Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Computer Engineering, Computer Science) or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD clearance, which requires US citizenship.
- 3+ years of real time embedded SW experience.
- 3 years+ experience with firmware and/or micro controllers.
- Demonstrated 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, 12C, PCIe, MIPI), preferably on Linux.
- Solid understanding of multi-threading/multi-processing, concepts, implementations, and debugging techniques.
- 3+ years strong development experience utilizing C or C++.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel.
- Motivated, self-starter.
Desired Skills
- Experience in initial hardware start-up and troubleshooting techniques.
- Familiar with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Capable of integrating hardware and software and developing test plans and procedures.
- Lead and direct the work of others as assigned.
- Experience with modern software development processes, including software configuration.
- Experience with modern software development processes, including software configuration management tools, static analysis tools, defect tracking tools, peer review, and agile development life cycles.
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 and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
