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Software Engineer Job Details | Leonardo DRS, Inc.

Beavercreek, OH, US, 45431
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
Leonardo DRS is a global leader in defense and intelligence products, committed to protecting national security. The Software Engineer will be involved in the design, development, and testing of software applications and systems, while ensuring compliance with technical requirements and customer specifications.
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Responsibilities

  • Involved with the design, development, analysis, testing and debugging of computer software applications and/or systems. May include Image and Signal Processing, Real-time, Firmware, 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
  • Support and participate in technical activity
  • Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
  • May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments
  • Ability to work independently under supervision of others
  • Provide regular reporting of progress and status
  • Responsible for completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements
  • Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
  • 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 as directed
  • Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
  • May participate in preparation of less complex proposals
  • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
  • Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

Qualification

Required

  • Novice technical expertise and application domain knowledge
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or Related technical field
  • Experience with C, C++ or C# with a strong object-oriented skills
  • 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

Preferred

  • Experience with Rust programming language
  • Cryptography experience, including integrating cryptography into production systems (e.g., encryption, key management, digital signatures), and especially HAIPE implementations/integrations
  • Experience applying AI/ML techniques to software systems
  • Experience with AI system operationalization and/or secure AI practices

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • A company contribution to a health savings account
  • Telemedicine
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Legal insurance
  • A 401(k) savings plan
  • Wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
  • Programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
  • Flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
  • Competitive vacation
  • Health/emergency leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Community service hours
  • Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS develops defense technologies, electronic systems, and mission support solutions for military and commercial applications.
Glassdoor
3.8
Founded in 1969
Arlington, Virginia, USA
5001-10000 employees
https://www.leonardodrs.com