Job ID: 109063  The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state-of-the-art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services.Job SummaryResponsible for driving technolog

Principal Software Engineer

DRS Technologies • 
Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:

Job ID: 109063 



 



The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state-of-the-art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services.


Job Summary


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. Mentor and coach other engineers. Involved with the analysis, design, development, testing and debugging of software-embedded components for state-of-the-art systems. Work with electronic and mechanical engineers in developing system solutions for tracking and targeting systems. Help integrate leading-edge integrated sensor capabilities to commercial, intelligence and defense customers. This includes Image and Signal Processing, Real-time processing, Firmware integration, Nuclear/Hi-Rel, FAA Certified, Database Design, Operating Systems, Operator/Machine Interface, or others. Develop software tools including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools. Determine hardware compatibility. Complete documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance. Interact with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications. 


Job Responsibilities



  • Responsible for driving technology and completion of activity on time and budget

  • Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems

  • Experience in C/C++, embedded development, real time operating system, scripting languages, kernel development 

  • Ability to complete a technical project independently

  • Mentor and coach other engineers.

  • Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key

  • design variable

  • 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 reduce development risks

  • Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management and the customer as

  • required

  • Participate heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals

  • 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 organization

     


Secondary Accountabilities



  • Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings

  • Mentor and coach less-experienced engineers


Job Requirements:
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience mastery of technologies and domain knowledge or equivalent combination of education and experience

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. #LEL

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