Lead Embedded Software Architect – Defense Systems

Leonardo DRS

Melbourne (FL)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 170,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

9/80 program

Flexible schedules

Career development

Vacation benefits

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Melbourne, FL, is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to define software architecture, lead complex embedded projects, and drive technical decisions across disciplines.

You will balance hands-on development with program leadership, mentor team members, manage risks, and coordinate software activities with hardware, FPGA, verification, and manufacturing teams.

U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technical field (CS/EE/CE).
8+ years embedded software development experience.
Expert in C/C++ with strong Python skills.

Responsibilities

Define software architectures for embedded systems and mission-critical products.
Lead small software teams and coordinate execution across disciplines.
Develop, debug, and verify embedded software.
Perform code reviews and ensure software quality.
Present technical status, risks, and recommendations to management.
Coordinate software activities with hardware, FPGA, verification, manufacturing teams.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Bare-Metal

FreeRTOS

Embedded Linux

AMD/Xilinx Zynq MPSoC

MicroBlaze

Real-time systems

Leadership

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Linux development tools

Zynq MPSoC toolchain

Job description

You will balance hands-on development with program leadership, mentor team members, manage risks, and coordinate software activities with hardware, FPGA, verification, and manufacturing teams.

U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance required.

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