Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Leonardo DRS; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Legal insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible 9/80 schedule

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Melbourne, FL, is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead architecture, design, and integration of complex embedded solutions. You will guide junior engineers, own subsystems, and collaborate across hardware, FPGA, and verification teams to drive projects from concept to deployment.

The role requires strong C/C++ and Python skills, experience with Bare-Metal, RTOS, and Embedded Linux, and familiarity with Zynq MPSoC and Vitis IDE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline is required.
• Minimum 5 years of embedded software development experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in C and C++.
• Strong Python development experience.
• Experience with Bare-Metal, FreeRTOS, and Embedded Linux environments.
• Experience with AMD/Xilinx MPSoC and Vitis IDE.
• Experience developing and debugging low-level device drivers (UART, SPI, I2C, DMA, GPIO, Ethernet).

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, integration, and verification of embedded software components.
• Own software architecture decisions for assigned products and features.
• Develop software for Bare-Metal, RTOS, and Embedded Linux environments.
• Design and implement low-level drivers, middleware, and communication protocols.
• Lead software integration involving processors, FPGA designs, sensors, and imaging systems.
• Perform root-cause analysis and resolve complex software and system-level issues.
• Develop software requirements, architecture documents, design specs, and verification procedures.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers in software design and debugging.
• Collaborate with systems, FPGA, hardware, verification, and program teams for project success.
• Support project planning with risk identification and schedule development.
• Participate in customer demonstrations and design reviews.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded systems

Firmware development

Bare-Metal / RTOS / Embedded Linux

Hardware/software integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Electrical/Software Engineering or related field

Tools

AMD Xilinx Zynq MPSoC

Vitis IDE

GitLab

JIRA

Confluence

UART / SPI / I2C / DMA / Ethernet

Job 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.

Qualifications

Required 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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.

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.

• Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

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.