Job ID: 108679

　　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 lead the execution of the software architecture and design-related development of tactical radar embedded software and subsystems in our portfolio of US Navy electronics infrastructure solutions. The lead software engineer will provide subject matter expertise to client programs for embedded software in radar components and lead the software development operations as part of the engineering team. This 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 life cycle.

　　Job Responsibilities

　　In this role, the candidate will be responsible for driving technology and completion of assigned technical solutions, efficient execution, and task completion on time and within budget. Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of radar products, systems or sub-systems. Ability to independently lead a technical team and mentor and coach other engineers are key capabilities needed for this role. Primary and essential accountabilities include, but not limited to, the following:

　　Provide SME guidance embedded software activities and related documentation such as systems concept of operations, system design, implementation plans, and operational procedures

　　Interface with internal and external stakeholders and customers on software engineering topics including but not limited to; interacting with users to define software requirements and/or necessary modifications and reviewing customer specifications and requirements and developing designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable

　　Developing and integrating embedded software using C and C++ or related languages for advanced Surface-to-Surface or Surface-to-Air radar systems

　　Design, development, analysis, testing, integration (on hardware) 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, networking and communications, or others including working with previously written code to make bug fixes and improvements

　　Development and deployment performed on Red Hat Linux OS with Red Hawk real-time extensions

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

　　Author, derive, allocate and trace requirements for new or improved software products or services

　　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; including resolving field performance issues via failure analysis, debugging and change management

　　Job Responsibilities (cont.)

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

　　Scope and estimate software effort and review software design changes for engineering change proposals and engineering change orders.

　　Create and process documentation updates including generation and maintenance of Software Development Plans (SDPs), Software Requirements Documents (SRDs), Software Design Descriptions (SDDs), etc.

　　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.

　　Coordinate and oversee the following Administration and SCM activities:

　　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

　　The position also involves technical management experience to lead software engineers in providing solutions for software related projects and completing software projects independently, mentoring and coaching other engineers and contributing as a key member of a new business capture team. The selected candidate will support cross-functional teams with engineers from other disciplines. The cross-functional teams include internal and external teams. The candidate will establish and perform extensive communication with our industrial support sub-contractors as a radar and software Subject Matter Expert.

　　Qualifications

　　Technical degree (MS or BS) in relevant field (Computer Science, etc.) with at least 8 years of direct experience related to Software Engineering, and Radar IF Signal Processing. Must have demonstrated success in solving technical problems and be capable of achieving project objectives while interfacing with various levels of internal management as well as program sponsors, customers and sub-contractors. The following skills are desired, 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 with a thorough understanding of embedded or firmware development processes with demonstrated experience with Unix/Linux and Windows operating system administration

　　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,) software design processes and tools (e.g. Enterprise Architect,) and software lifecycle processes such as requirements, design, 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, Python,) developing in and for multiple operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux,) and real-time operating systems

　　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

　　Professional, self-starting, self-directed engineer with excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, who has the ability to act independently, prioritize tasks, manage schedules, and excel in a high-paced multi-tasking environment

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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.