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Principal Embedded Software Engineer Leonardo DRS Melbourne, FL arm,c,cpp,python,freertos,linux,i2c,spi,uart,fpga,ethernet,cortex_a,defense,aerospace,lead,us_south,regulated,cross_func,research,cmake,docker,gcc,llvm
Leonardo DRS

Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Location Node Melbourne, FL (onsite)
Base Compensation Competitive
Commitment full-time
Clearance Req secret
arm c cpp python freertos linux i2c spi uart fpga ethernet cortex_a defense aerospace lead us_south regulated cross_func research cmake docker gcc llvm

Overview

Mission Summary

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within Leonardo DRS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. The Principal Embedded Software Engineer serves as a technical leader responsible for defining software architecture, leading execution of complex embedded software projects, and driving technical decisions across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

  • Define software architectures for complex embedded systems and mission-critical products.
  • Lead technical strategy, design reviews, and architectural decisions.
  • Serve as the technical authority for software development activities.
  • Drive technical solutions involving processors, FPGAs, sensors, imaging systems, networking, and embedded platforms.
  • Evaluate technologies, tools, frameworks, and development approaches.
  • Lead root-cause investigations for complex system-level issues.

Project Leadership

  • Lead small software development teams while remaining an active contributor.
  • Translate program objectives into executable software development plans.
  • Break down project work into tasks and assign responsibilities across team members.
  • Track execution against schedules, milestones, and technical deliverables.
  • Identify, communicate, and mitigate technical and program risks.
  • Coordinate software activities across systems, hardware, FPGA, verification, manufacturing, and program teams.
  • Provide regular project status, risks, and recovery plans to engineering management and program leadership.

Individual Contributor

  • Develop, integrate, debug, and verify embedded software.
  • Perform code reviews and maintain software quality standards.
  • Support customer demonstrations, field activities, integration events, and technical reviews.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 8 years of embedded software development experience.
  • Expert-level proficiency in C and C++.
  • Strong Python development experience.
  • Extensive experience with Bare-Metal, FreeRTOS, and Embedded Linux environments.
  • Extensive experience with AMD/Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC and/or MicroBlaze platforms.
  • Strong understanding of embedded software architecture, real-time systems, and hardware/software co-design.
  • Experience developing complex device drivers and middleware components.
  • Experience leading software development efforts through the full product lifecycle.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead small engineering teams while remaining a hands-on contributor.
  • Experience developing project schedules, assigning technical work, and tracking execution.
  • Experience presenting technical status, risks, and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
  • 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.

Bonus Points

  • Experience leading embedded software efforts for defense, aerospace, medical, or safety-critical products.
  • Experience with EO/IR imaging systems, video processing, sensor integration, and high-speed interfaces.
  • Experience with Ethernet, TCP/IP, lwIP, networking protocols, and distributed embedded systems.
  • Experience with requirements-based development and formal verification methodologies.
  • Experience supporting proposal activities, technical planning, and technology roadmaps.
  • Experience serving as a technical lead, team lead, or project lead on multi-disciplinary engineering projects.

Variables & Compensation

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health savings account
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave
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