Senior Software Engineering Manager - FPGA/DSP Lead

Leonardo DRS; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Flexible 9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Menomonee Falls, WI seeks a Senior Manager Software Engineering to lead FPGA, DSP, and PLD software efforts for power and control solutions in defense applications.

You will guide architecture, design, verification, and HIL testing, while aligning software platform development with program goals and customer requirements.

This leadership role requires 7+ years of software/embedded experience and a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in software/embedded/controls with 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience leading FPGA/DSP/PLD teams and delivering real-time control solutions.
• Experience with HIL environments, software verification, and test automation.
• Familiar with defense development environments and regulated quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary software engineering team focused on FPGA, DSP, and PLD development.
• Manage software platform engineering for power conversion and motor control systems.
• Provide technical leadership from architecture to verification across programs.
• Develop and execute HIL/software test verification strategy with traceability.
• Coordinate with systems, electrical, mechanical, and program teams to meet objectives.
• Mentor team members and promote accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership/people management

FPGA software

DSP software

PLD software

HIL testing

Software platform development

Embedded real-time systems

Defense industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Leonardo DRS in Menomonee Falls, WI seeks a Senior Manager Software Engineering to lead FPGA, DSP, and PLD software efforts for power and control solutions in defense applications.

You will guide architecture, design, verification, and HIL testing, while aligning software platform development with program goals and customer requirements.

This leadership role requires 7+ years of software/embedded experience and a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams in a regulated environment.