Senior Software Engineer

Leonardo DRS; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 107,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Germantown, MD, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a full-time, on-site role developing secure, mission-critical software for radar and defense systems. You will help shape architecture, mentor teammates, and ensure software supply chain integrity in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications include 5+ years in engineering, proficiency in Rust, C, or C++, strong Linux skills, plus experience with microservices, Git, and CI/CD pipelines. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Rust, C, or C++ required.
• Strong Linux and networking knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and debug software for radar-driven defense systems.
• Mentor teammates and participate in architecture decisions.
• Ensure software supply chain integrity and security practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers.

Skills

Rust/C/C++ proficiency

Linux proficiency

Leadership

CI/CD engineering

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

Git

CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins)

Job description

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Senior Software Engineer

Location: Germantown, MD, US, 20876

Job ID: 115048

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Job Summary

DRS RADA Technologies in Germantown, MD, is hiring a Senior Software Engineer. This position is full time and on-site.

Join our dynamic radar defense company as a Senior Software Engineer where you'll drive technical excellence and help shape the architecture of mission-critical systems. We're seeking an experienced engineer who can translate complex requirements into elegant, secure solutions while mentoring fellow developers. In this role, you'll make key architectural decisions, champion best practices, and ensure the integrity of our software supply chain, all while embracing our collaborative, ego-free culture that values results over hierarchy.

Working at the intersection of cutting-edge radar technology and defense applications, you'll contribute to systems that are evolving from startup-speed to enterprise-grade without sacrificing our ability to move quickly and adapt. Your expertise in secure software development and proven ability to tackle complex technical challenges will be crucial as we partner with major defense contractors and grow our impact in the industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Be Involved with the design, development, analysis, testing and debugging of computer software applications and/or systems.
• Be ready to learn about Image and Signal Processing, Real-time, Firmware, Database Design, Operating Systems, and more.
• Take ownership of the outcome and the journey there: budget, costs, estimated schedules, leadership.
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
• Be a team player and provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers, support personnel, and teach others on the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Fluency in Rust, C, or C++ with the ability and interest to become productive inRust (not expected on day one; we'll invest in the right engineer)
• Strong Linux proficiency, specifically:
  • Networking — solid understanding of TCP/IP, sockets, routing, and DNS
  • Shell, scripting, and build systems — comfortable automating and building from the command line
  • Containers — running and deploying services with Docker
• Experience with microservice architectures and service-to-service communication (any messaging/pub-sub — NATS, Kafka, MQTT, gRPC, etc.)
• Proficiency with Git and experience building/maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or similar)
• Ability to lead a technical group independently

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.

The salary range for this position is $107,089.00-$144,570.00. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

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.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.