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Leonardo DRS

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

bridgeton, MO

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Leonardo DRS lists this Senior Embedded Software Engineer opportunity in bridgeton, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Bridgeton, MO, US, 63044

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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. We are a 5 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a Full Time Senior Embedded Software Engineer. This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid schedule. The Senior Software Engineer 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 lead other engineers

Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them

Design and write embedded software code

Develop, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems

Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments

Document component and subsystem specifications

Specify and evaluate supplier subsystems and services

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

Apply core computer science concepts in the development, testing, and documentation of software units

Participate as a member of the testing team to plan and review test cases within software solution components

Participate in code reviews with the systems engineers, software architects, and other technical staff

Collaborate with internal and external customers to develop systems to meet required business specifications

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

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Proven Computer Science fundamentals in algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis

5+ years of industry experience in delivering high-quality, innovative applications and programming experience in one or more of the following: C, C++, C# and/or Java.

Practical experience working with embedded hardware

Experience in Object Oriented design and development

Experience following formal software development processes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work well in a team environment as well as independently with little day-to-day guidance

Demonstrates an ambition to learn

Experience with Linux/Unix and/or Windows

Experience with software version control systems (preferably GIT)

Willing to travel up to 10% as necessary

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $93,121.00/year - $125,713.00/year for the state of Illinois. The range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Compensation may be influenced by factors such as contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, scope and responsibilities, market conditions and candidate qualifications. Employees may be eligible for annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, overtime pay (for non-exempt employees), and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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