Job ID: 112276  The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies.  From air combat training to state-of-th
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Job ID: 112276 

 

The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies.  From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

Job Responsibilities

Design, develop, analyze, test and debug of computer software applications and/or systems mostly in a Real-time embedded environment. Work in a Linux Development environment.Customization and configuration of the Linux operating system for the target system.Develop both in the kernel space (BSP, Drivers, etc) as well as user space application to interface with devices and FPGA registers and provide a socket-based user interface.Provide regular reporting of progress and status including schedule input for design assignments as well as cost.Document component and subsystem specifications including design documents, interface documents, test plans, etc.Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other groups internally such as manufacturing, and program management as required.Participate heavily in preparation of the more complex and significant proposals. This means having to create a SOW, requirements, BOE, etc.Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel.Responsible for driving technology and leading a group of engineers on a technical activity and completion of activity on time and budget.Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians, and support personnel to coordinate, recommend, and confer regarding technical activities and progress.Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or related technical field with 8+ years of experience in software development. Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines.    

Qualifications

Expert in software development (C/C++, Python) for Linux operating systems (and for windows to some extent).Strong understanding of multi-threading/multi-processingStrong experience with embedded device development: ARM-based development interfacing with FPGA.Strong experience with build tools such as Linux VMs, Docker, etcExperience with embedded drivers (TCP/IP, UART, I2C, PCIe, etc.) under LinuxStrong experience with modern software development processes, including software configuration management tools (Git, SVN, etc), defect tracking tools (preferably jira), peer review, and agile development life cycles.Experience with BDTM (Bi-Directional Traceability Matrix) tools (preferably DOORS).Have a good understanding of EVMS (Earned Value Management Systems) to be able to analyze the health of the Software CI.Familiarity with cyber security engineering tasks on embedded systems including security implementation, testing, and mitigating issues from testing. Experience with Xilinx Embedded Processors in an FPGA such as UltraScale+ using Petalinux and Yocto.

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 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.AIS

Company Details
DRS Technologies
12930 Worldgate Drive
Suite 200
Herndon, Virginia 20170 USA
www.drs.com
204 Open Jobs Available
DRS Technologies, A Finmeccanica Company, provides leading edge products and services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Focused on defense electronics, we develop and manufacture a broad range of mission critical systems and components...

Benefits:
Wherever you are in your career – just starting out or a seasoned professional – your benefits represent an important part of your overall compensation. DRS is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive program of benefits with a focus on overall well being. Our program includes health, life, disability and retirement plans. It is designed with flexibility so that you can choose the plans or coverage levels that best meet your personal and your family‘s needs. Choices range from plan option, to in- or out-of-network provider access, to an array of voluntary plans from which to choose.
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Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
DRS Technologies
12930 Worldgate Drive
Suite 200
Herndon, Virginia 20170 USA
www.drs.com
204 Open Jobs Available
DRS Technologies, A Finmeccanica Company, provides leading edge products and services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Focused on defense electronics, we develop and manufacture a broad range of mission critical systems and components...

Benefits:
Wherever you are in your career – just starting out or a seasoned professional – your benefits represent an important part of your overall compensation. DRS is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive program of benefits with a focus on overall well being. Our program includes health, life, disability and retirement plans. It is designed with flexibility so that you can choose the plans or coverage levels that best meet your personal and your family‘s needs. Choices range from plan option, to in- or out-of-network provider access, to an array of voluntary plans from which to choose.

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