Senior Embedded Software Engineer ID- 10017

About the position

The Senior Software Engineer plays a crucial role in the Electro Optical Infrared System (EOIS) Software Development Team at DRS. This position is responsible for leading technical activities throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring timely completion of projects, and influencing design architecture for robust operation. The engineer will develop embedded software, PC tools, and implement networking protocols while ensuring hardware compatibility and component selection. This role requires interaction with users to define system requirements and modifications, as well as the ability to lead technical projects independently.

Responsibilities

  • Support and participate in technical activities.
  • Design, develop, analyze, document, and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems.
  • Use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments.
  • Work independently and under supervision of others.
  • Provide regular reporting of progress and status.
  • Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to support them, including cost as a key design variable.
  • Support design to cost and design for manufacture requirements.
  • Develop prototypes to retire key development risks as directed.
  • 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.

Requirements

Nice-to-haves

  • 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 management tools, static analysis tools, defect tracking tools, peer review, and agile development life cycles.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Company contribution to a health savings account.
  • Telemedicine services.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Legal insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company contributions.
  • Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
  • Programs and activities to support career growth, professional development, and skill enhancement.
  • Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program.
  • Competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
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