Embedded Software Engineering Manager

Leonardo DRS; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

Legal insurance

401(k) savings plan

9/80 work schedule

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead FPGA, DSP, and PLD software activities for surface and unmanned power/control solutions. You will guide HIL/test verification, platform development, and cross-functional program delivery in a defense-focused environment.

The ideal leader combines deep technical depth with proven leadership, guiding a team through architecture, implementation, validation, and customer-driven delivery while prioritizing cybersecurity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, software or electrical/computer engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years in software/embedded/controls; 3+ years in leadership or management.
• Experience leading FPGA/DSP/PLD software and delivering complex embedded/real-time systems.
• Experience with HIL, software verification, test automation, and structured validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary software team focused on FPGA, DSP, PLD development and HIL/test verification.
• Manage software platform engineering for power conversion, energy storage, and motor control systems.
• Provide technical leadership across architecture, design, implementation, integration and validation.
• Develop HIL/test verification strategy with traceability from requirements to qualification.
• Drive reusable software platforms across products and coordinate with systems, electrical, mechanical, and program teams.
• Enforce best practices for software development, configuration management, cybersecurity, and documentation in defense contexts.
• Translate requirements into executable software plans, manage risks, and ensure compliant, high-quality solutions.
• Mentor team members, build capability, and foster accountability and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Eng/EE/CE or related

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

FPGA

DSP

PLD

HIL

Software platforms

Job description

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.

Job description:

Job ID:115055

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.

Job Summary

We areseekinga technically knowledgeable and experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead software engineering activities supporting advanced power and control solutions for surface and unmanned applications. This roleis responsible forleading FPGA, DSP, and PLD software development, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and test verification activities, and software platform development for power conversion, energy storage and delivery, and motor control systems. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical depth with proven leadership experience, enabling execution across product development, platform strategy, verification, and customer-driven program delivery in a defense-focused environment.

What You Will Do

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary software engineering team focused on FPGA, DSP, and PLD software development, HIL and test verification, and reusable software platform capabilities.
• Manage software platform engineering execution for power conversion, energy storage and delivery, and motor control systems, ensuring technical, schedule, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Provide technical and functional leadership for FPGA, DSP, and PLD development activities, including architecture, design, implementation, integration, debugging, and verification.
• Develop and deliver HIL/software test verification strategy, ensuring robust validation approaches, efficient issue resolution, and clear traceability from requirements through qualification.
• Lead the development, standardization, and sustainment of software platforms that enable scalable and reusable capabilities across multiple power electronics and motor control products.
• Coordinate closely with systems, electrical, mechanical, test, manufacturing, and program teams to align software development with overall product and platform objectives.
• Establish and enforce best practices for software development, configuration management, code quality, documentation, cybersecurity, and verification in regulated and defense environments.
• Support customer engagement and program execution by translating requirements into executable software plans, managing risks, and ensuring delivery of compliant, high-quality solutions.
• Mentor team members, build organizational capability, and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in software, embedded, controls, FPGA, DSP, or related development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Demonstrated experience leading FPGA, DSP, and/or PLD software development teams and delivering complex embedded or real-time control solutions.
• Experience with HIL environments, software verification, test automation, and structured validation approaches for complex hardware-software systems.
• Strong background in software platforms, reusable architectures, and product-line or cross-program software reuse strategies.
• Experience supporting power conversion, energy storage and delivery, motor control, or closely related power electronics applications for surface and/or unmanned systems.
• Strong project leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, including work with internal stakeholders, customers, and program leadership.
• Familiarity with defense or military development environments, including contractual, documentation, and quality expectations, is highly desired.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment while balancing technical rigor, execution urgency, and long-term platform strategy.

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.

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