Senior Software Engineer - Embedded

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Dallas, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Software Engineer is an integral part of our Electro Optical Infrared System (EOIS) Software Development Team. Responsible for leading technical activities and completing such activities on time, this engineer can execute in all phases of the development lifecycle and influencing the design architecture to ensure robust operation. Tasks include developing embedded software, PC tools and utilities, and implementing networking/communications protocols. Determines hardware compatibility and influences component selection. Completes design documentation and procedures to build, install, and maintain software. Interacts with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications. Ability to lead a technical project independently.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering technical field (or a minimum of 5 years of experience with unrelated degree)
3+ years of real time embedded SW experience
Demonstrate experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS), Linux and has experience in bare-metal implementation of embedded systems
Experience with embedded device drivers (TCP/IP, UART, I2C, SPI, PCIe, MIPI, 1553), preferably on Linux
Solid understanding of multi-threading/multi-processing, concepts, implementations, and debugging techniques
Strong development experience in C or C++ (3+ years)
Proficient with Microsoft Office, including MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance
Motivated, self-starter, with the ability to work independently and under supervision of others

Nice To Haves

Experience in initial hardware start-up and troubleshooting techniques
Familiar with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
Strong analytical and communication skills
Experience in Linux or VxWorks
Capable of integrating hardware and software and developing test plans and procedures
Ability to collaborate with, lead and/or direct the work of others as assigned
Active U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance preferred
Experience with modern software development processes, including software configuration management tools (such as git), static analysis tools, defect tracking tools, peer review, and continuous development & continuous integration
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.

Responsibilities

Supports and participates in technical activity
Designs, develops, analyzes, documents, and supports testing of products, systems or subsystems
May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments
Provides regular reporting of progress and status
Responsible for completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements
Reviews customer specifications and requirements, and under direction develops designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
Supports design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
Develops prototypes to retire key development risks as directed
Communicates clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization
Tests and Qualifies software for customer release
Other duties as assigned