Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Leads design, development, integration, and verification of embedded software for Leonardo DRS's electro-optical/infrared defense systems used by soldiers, ground vehicles, and aircraft. Works in C/C++ and Python across bare-metal, FreeRTOS, and embedded Linux on AMD/Xilinx Zynq MPSoCs, building low-level drivers and mentoring junior engineers.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Melbourne, FL, US, 32935
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Embedded
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline
- Minimum 5 years of embedded software development experience
- Expert-level proficiency in C and C++
- Strong Python development experience
- Experience developing software in Bare-Metal, FreeRTOS, and/or Embedded Linux environments
- Experience developing software for AMD/Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC and/or MicroBlaze platforms
- Experience using AMD Vitis IDE and associated debugging tools
- Experience developing and debugging low-level device drivers including UART, SPI, I2C, DMA, GPIO, and Ethernet interfaces
- Strong understanding of embedded software architecture and design principles
- Experience with hardware/software integration and system-level debugging
- Familiarity with GitLab, JIRA, Confluence, and software configuration management practices
- Strong communication and technical leadership skills
- U.S. Citizenship required; active DOD security clearance or ability to obtain one
Nice to have
- Experience with EO/IR imaging systems, video processing, and sensor integration
- Experience with Ethernet, TCP/IP, lwIP, networking protocols, and distributed embedded systems
- Experience with software verification, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience mentoring junior engineers
- Experience supporting customer-facing technical activities and design reviews
Full description
**Job ID: 114747
Location: Melbourne FL
Schedule: 9/80 **
The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.
Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.
Job Summary
The Senior Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for the architecture, design, development, integration, verification, and sustainment of complex embedded software solutions. This individual serves as a technical leader within a project team, providing technical guidance to junior engineers while owning significant software subsystems from concept through deployment.The role requires strong expertise in embedded systems, hardware/software integration, system-level debugging, and cross-functional collaboration.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, integration, and verification of complex embedded software components and subsystems.
- Own software architecture and implementation decisions for assigned products and features.
- Develop software solutions for Bare-Metal, RTOS, and Embedded Linux environments.
- Design and implement low-level drivers, middleware, communication protocols, and application software.
- Lead software integration efforts involving processors, FPGA designs, sensors, imaging systems, and peripheral devices.
- Perform root-cause analysis and resolve complex software and system-level issues.
- Develop software requirements, architecture documents, design specifications, and verification procedures.
- Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers in software design, implementation, and debugging techniques.
- Collaborate with systems, FPGA, hardware, verification, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Support project planning activities including technical risk identification, effort estimation, and schedule development.
- Participate in customer demonstrations, technical reviews, and design reviews.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of embedded software development experience.