Software Engineering Manager - Embedded FPGA/DSP Systems

Leonardo DRS; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account contribution

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Flexible work schedules (9/80)

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Menomonee Falls, WI to lead FPGA, DSP, and PLD software efforts for power conversion, energy storage, and motor control systems. You will oversee HIL and verification activities, develop scalable software platforms, and drive cross-functional collaboration across systems, electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in software/embedded development with at least 3 years in leadership, and a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer/engineering field required; Master’s preferred.
• Experience leading FPGA/DSP/PLD software development teams.
• Strong background in software platforms, reusable architectures, and product-line reuse.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary software engineering team focused on FPGA, DSP, and PLD software development, HIL and test verification, and reusable software platform capabilities.
• Manage software platform engineering execution for power conversion, energy storage and delivery, and motor control systems, ensuring objectives are met.
• Provide technical and functional leadership for FPGA, DSP, and PLD development activities including architecture, design, implementation, integration, debugging, and verification.
• Develop and deliver HIL/software test verification strategy with robust validation and traceability from requirements through qualification.
• Lead development, standardization, and sustainment of software platforms enabling scalable capabilities across multiple power electronics and motor control products.
• Coordinate with systems, electrical, mechanical, test, manufacturing, and program teams to align software with product and platform objectives.
• Establish best practices for software development, configuration management, code quality, documentation, cybersecurity, and verification in defense environments.
• Support customer engagement and program execution by translating requirements into executable software plans, managing risks, and delivering compliant, high-quality solutions.
• Mentor team members and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

FPGA

DSP

PLD

HIL

Test verification

Software platform development

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Defense domain

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Menomonee Falls, WI to lead FPGA, DSP, and PLD software efforts for power conversion, energy storage, and motor control systems. You will oversee HIL and verification activities, develop scalable software platforms, and drive cross-functional collaboration across systems, electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in software/embedded development with at least 3 years in leadership, and a strong