Leonardo DRS is a prime contractor, leading technology innovator and supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and defense contractors worldwide. The company specializes in naval and maritime systems, ground combat mission command and network computing, global satellite communications and network infrastructure, avionics systems, and intelligence and security solutions. Additionally, the company builds power systems and electro-optical/infrared systems for a wide range of commercial customers. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Leonardo DRS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. For additional information on DRS, please visit our website at www.leonardodrs.com
Job ID: 108560
The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers.
Job Summary
Leonardo DRS is seeking a Full Time Embedded Software Engineer IV in Goleta, CA. This position provides technical and analytical work to develop, design, and/or support software solutions across multiple U.S. defense industries. Duties include participating in software design activities, developing code based on the architecture and technical design, creating and performing unit tests, enhancing the software development process, and playing an active role in test case planning for components and functions developed by the project team. The selected candidate will work with other engineering disciplines and use their software development expertise to create robust technical solutions across multiple technology areas.Job Responsibilities
- Complete a technical project independently and manage other engineers
- Apply fundamental knowledge of software engineering principles and core concepts (e.g., data structures, algorithms, computer architecture, operating systems, and databases) to create software solutions that meet project-based needs
- Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them
- Participates in code reviews with the systems engineers, software architects, and other technical staff
- Apply core computer science concepts in the development, testing, and documentation of software units
- Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget
- Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems
- Ability to complete a technical project independently
- Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments
- Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements
- Analyze designs as necessary
- 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 manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as requiredJob Responsibilities Part II
- Participate heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals
- Participates as a member of the testing team to plan and review test cases within software solution components
- Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
- Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians, and support personnel to coordinate, recommend, and confer regarding technical activities and progress
- Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organizationQualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience
- Proven Computer Science fundamentals in embedded development, algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis
- Experience in one of the following: C, C++, C# and/or Java
- Experience with Linux/Unix
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Willing to travel up to 25% as necessary
The pay scale for this position is $123,292.00/year - $183,100/year. The pay scale information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the pay scale for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.
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. #LSY
Leonardo DRS Land Systems division is a recognized world leader in the integration of complex technologies into legacy systems and platforms for military and commercial customers globally. DRS Land Systems offers a diverse portfolio of military products and technologies focused on battlefield reconnaissance and surveillance, survivability, lethality, heavy transport mobility, fuel and water distribution, radar and electronic systems testing. Headquartered in Bridgeton, MO with a 100- acre heavy equipment manufacturing facility in West Plains, MO, and a site in Goleta, GA.
DRS Land Systems offers a comprehensive benefits plan designed to meet the needs of all our employees:
· Medical/dental/vision insurance
· 401K retirement plan
· Short-term and long-term disability coverage
· Life insurance
· Vacation & Health & Emergency leave
· Paid holidays
· Paid parental leave
· Student loan repayment
· Tuition reimbursement
· Flexible work schedule
