Senior Systems Engineer - Software

Leonardo DRS

Germantown (MD)

On-site

USD 107,000 - 145,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Germantown, MD seeks a Senior Software Systems Engineer to bridge systems and software teams, manage product software configurations, and advance interfaces for radar software products. You will define interfaces, verify requirements, and ensure integration across hardware, software, and test teams.

The role requires a US citizenship with the ability to obtain DoD clearance, a 9/80 schedule, and on-site collaboration at Germantown facilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and at least five years of systems engineering experience.
Experience with version control tools such as git.
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills in integrated or system-level software environments.
Ability to work independently and collaborate across software, systems, hardware, integration, and test teams.
Broad systems engineering experience including requirements management, design, integration, and V&V.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

Define user needs, functional and product architectures, and product requirements.
Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering tools, such as Cameo Enterprise Architecture to capture systems engineering artifacts.
Maintain and track system-level and product-level configurations to ensure compatibility between components within radar systems.
Independently evaluate, test, and verify software products against requirements and document results.
Collaborate closely with software, systems, hardware, integration, and test teams to understand system behavior and deliver working solutions.
Participate in code reviews, configuration management, documentation, and engineering process improvements.
Lead assigned technical work, communicate technical risks and tradeoffs clearly, and provide guidance to other engineers as needed.

Skills

Systems engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Requirements management

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Git

Cameo Enterprise Architecture

Job description

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Location: Germantown, MD, US, 20876

Job ID: 115792

Location: Germantown, MD

Business Unit: DRS RADA Technologies

Schedule: 9/80

Shift: First

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.

The Role:

We are seeking a Senior Software Systems Engineer to advance our systems engineering capabilities in the US, serve as the primary interface between the systems engineering and software engineering teams, and manage our product software configurations. This role will be responsible for identifying, developing, and improving the interfaces for RADA software products and managing requirements for those products. Responsibilities will involve a mix of systems engineering and configuration management.

What You Will Do:

Define user needs, functional and product architectures, and product requirements.
Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering tools, such as Cameo Enterprise Architecture to capture systems engineering artifacts.
Maintain and track system-level and product-level configurations to ensure compatibility between components within radar systems.
Independently evaluate, test, and verify software products against requirements and document results.
Collaborate closely with software, systems, hardware, integration, and test teams to understand system behavior and deliver working solutions.
Participate in code reviews, configuration management, documentation, and engineering process improvements.
Lead assigned technical work, communicate technical risks and tradeoffs clearly, and provide guidance to other engineers as needed.

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, plus at least five years of relevant systems engineering experience.
Experience with version control tools such as git
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills in integrated or system-level software environments.
Ability to own technical work independently and collaborate effectively across software, systems, hardware, integration, and test teams.
Broad systems engineering experience including thorough understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles.
U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

What This Role Is Not:

This is not a software development role. While you will manage software requirements and systems configuration, the implementation will be done by the software team.
This is not a remote position. This full-time role is based on-site in Germantown, Maryland, where close collaboration with software, systems, hardware, integration, and test teams is essential.
This is not an entry-level engineering role. The Senior Systems Engineer is expected to work independently, lead assigned technical work, make sound engineering decisions, and provide guidance to other team members.
You will not work in isolation. You will work within a cross-functional team and contribute to systems that must perform reliably in demanding real-world defense environments.

What We Bring:

At DRS RADA Technologies, your work supports technologies that help protect military personnel, critical infrastructure, and communities around the world. You will join a mission-driven team developing advanced radar technology that supports system performance and real-world defense applications.

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, 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 invest in employee well-being, career growth, professional development, and skill enhancement, and offer a flexible 9/80 schedule, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

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 per year. 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: