Overnight Defense Contractor Software Engineer Jobs in Connecticut

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Location: Danbury, CT, US, 06810-8147

Job ID:114021

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

We are seeking a Software Engineer with 2-5 years of embedded development experience to support the design, development and test of power and controls system equipment.

• Support the analysis of customer requirements and development of internal software requirements
• Development of efficient and effective embedded system architectures to support requirements
• Participate in the design, implementation, test/debug and integration of large embedded software subsystems
• Coordinate software requirements-based test and support system test activities
• Utilize Python for scripting and automation tasks
• Provide ongoing maintenance support for released software

• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with emphasis on C/C++, or equivalent education and experience
• Embedded Software Engineer with 2-5 years of experience developing moderately complex real-time embedded software, with knowledge in DSP, RTOS, and C/C++ programming
• Demonstrated capabilities in the design, development, and testing of embedded software products to be used in a high-reliability environment
• Strong foundation in standard software development processes/methods and configuration management
• Must be a self-starter comfortable with taking responsibility with a significant software design effort and be a champion for his/her designs and products
• Must work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment

Additional Desirable Qualifications Skills and Knowledge

• Education/experience with an emphasis on power electronics control software
• Experience developing moderately complex software with multiple software development and verification environments and toolchains
• Experience with embedded software related to the use of PWM controllers, A/D and D/A converters, communications interfaces, and hardware driver/board support for electronic devices
• Working knowledge of multi-threaded designs using common real-time operating systems
• Development experience utilizing embedded Linux (Yocto, or similar)
• Experience with VHDL implementation on an FPGA target
• Knowledge/experience with TI DSP devices and/or NXP processors
• Experience with Matlab Simulink
• Experience using git, Bitbucket, JIRA, and Jenkins
• Experience with automated unit testing, static analysis, and/or automated system-level testing
• Experience developing military products and familiarity with military specifications
• Working knowledge of DOORS for requirements management
• Experience in DO178, DO254 or equivalent quality system

U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

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.

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.

#NPS

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.