Job ID: 108885

　　The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.

　　Job Summary

　　As a principal software engineer for DRS Naval Electronics, you will apply your technical and development experience to solve software architecture and design-related problems for components and subsystems in our portfolio of US Navy electronics infrastructure solutions. This senior role includes software task leadership to solve software issues during design, test, transition to production, and formal deliveries. Job focus areas include leading software engineering activities in software architecture applied to software design, development, testing, and modification of sub-systems or systems and the sustainment of these systems through the product lifecycle. The position also involves technical management experience to lead software engineers in providing solutions for software related projects.

　　Job Responsibilities

　　In this role, the candidate will be responsible for assigned technical solutions, efficient execution, and task completion on time and within budget. Ability to independently lead a technical team is a key capability needed for this role. Primary and essential accountabilities include, but not limited to, the following:

　　Design, development, analysis, testing and debugging of computer software applications and/or systems.

　　Software applications and systems may include Image and Signal Processing, Real-time, Firmware, Database Design, Operating Systems, Operator/Machine Interface, or others.

　　Perform unit and system-level analysis to measure performance, cost, schedule, and risk trade-offs.

　　Derive, allocate and trace requirements for new or improved software products or services.

　　Interact with users to define software requirements and/or necessary modifications.

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

　　Use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments.

　　Investigate solutions to software product or process problems.

　　Support software qualification efforts, development of test software and qualification plans, test activities, and failure analysis efforts.

　　Develop and present software-related material to support internal and external project reviews.

　　Review software designs for engineering change orders.

　　Create and process documentation updates including generation and maintenance of Software Development Plans (SDPs).

　　Job Responsibilities (cont.)

　　Apply parametric software estimation models to support labor bids and author software-related content in new business proposals.

　　Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments and software build deliveries.

　　Provide technical knowledge, assistance, and mentoring to other engineers and support personnel.

　　Specify and evaluate software related supplier components, subsystems, and services.

　　Maintain and support Software Configuration Management (SCM) tools including ClearCase, Git, Jenkins or others.

　　Maintain and support the software development environment using virtual machines, hypervisors and test equipment.

　　Maintain and support the software integration lab including network, consoles, servers, licenses and other software-hardware integration and test equipment in the lab.

　　Maintain and support the change control and/or scrum board system.

　　Serve as lead for the setup, maintenance and user training for company SCM systems.

　　Manage baselines, deliveries and version control of software using classic process and DevSecOps.

　　Create and distribute builds, rpms and media while coordinating creation and delivery of Technical Data Package (TDP).

　　Support and/or lead Internal Research and Development (IR&D) projects, which may include prototype design and development to retire key development risks.

　　Communicate 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.

　　Secondary Accountabilities

　　In addition, the candidate will support cross-functional teams with engineers from other disciplines, clearly communicate ideas, decisions, and status updates to internal and external teams, and meet with (and present to) external sponsors. The candidate will establish and perform extensive communication with our industrial support sub-contractors as a software Subject Matter Expert.

　　Qualifications

　　Technical degree (Master or Bachelor of Science) in relevant field with at least 7 years of direct experience related to Software Engineering and must have demonstrated success in solving technical problems. Self-starting, self-directed engineer with excellent oral and written communication skills. Capable of achieving project objectives and be able to interface with various levels of internal management as well as program sponsors and sub-contractors. The following skills are expected, though applicants are not required to have every skill listed:

　　Background in Software Engineering, including participation in multi-discipline, cross-functional teams on significant software development efforts

　　Application of legacy, new and emerging industry and military standards for Software Engineering processes, techniques, and tools (e.g., Agile Development, Architecture-based Design, UML, and SysML)

　　Familiarity with requirements management processes and tools (e.g., DOORS)

　　Familiarity with software design processes and tools (e.g. Enterprise Architect).

　　Familiarity with software lifecycle processes such as lifecycle, version control, testing.

　　Familiarity with legacy, new and emerging distributed software architectures (e.g., client/server, thin client, Peer-to-Peer, Cloud, Web Services, Service-Oriented Architecture, Microservices, hardware virtualization, Software as a Service, Platform as a Service, mobile computing)

　　Fluency in multiple software programming languages (e.g., Java, C, C++, Bash, DOS, Perl)

　　Fluency in developing in and for multiple operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux)

　　Experience in multiple software domains (e.g., algorithm development, middleware services, operating systems, device drivers, combat systems, real-time embedded systems, human interfaces, test harnesses, formal methods)

　　Knowledge of performing Root Cause Analyses to implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.

　　Experience gathering and interpreting data, generating summaries and presentations, and presenting to technical and management leaders and peers

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　　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.