Senior Software Engineer – Contractor

Leonardo DRS

Network administrator and software engineer managing internal Software Development Tier 2 network at Leonardo DRS. Developing and maintaining software development tools and Windows embedded environments.

Posted 5/1/2026contractBridgeton • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $93,121 - $125,713 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

IoTJenkinsLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Involved with the design, development, analysis, testing and debugging of computer software applications and/or systems.
May include Image and Signal Processing, Real-time, Firmware, Nuclear/Hi-Rel, FAA Certified, Database Design, Operating Systems, Operator/Machine Interface, or others.
Develop software tools including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools.
Determine hardware compatibility.
Complete documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance.
Interact with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications.
Responsible for leading group of engineers on a technical activity and completion of activity on time and budget
Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments.
Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
Drive the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
Participate in preparation of proposals
Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
Lead and direct the work of others as assigned
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
Lead less-experienced engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related technical field
minimum of 5 years of experience
IT configuration management experience
Linux System Administration experience
Experience in Administrating and Maintaining software development tools (such as GitLab, Jenkins, Fortify, etc.)
Experience in Administering, updating, and configuring Windows embedded environments (PE, IOT, etc.)
Familiarity with containerization and virtualization
Experience in configuring managed switches
Ability to lead a technical group independently

Benefits

Comp & perks

annual performance-based bonuses
equity awards
overtime pay (for non-exempt employees)
comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including state-mandated paid sick leave)
parental leave benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional development support
life and disability insurance coverage
flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
competitive vacation
health/emergency leave
community service hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

Image ProcessingSignal ProcessingReal-time SystemsFirmware DevelopmentDatabase DesignOperating SystemsSoftware DevelopmentPrototypingIT Configuration ManagementLinux System Administration

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTechnical KnowledgeCollaborationProblem SolvingTime ManagementBudget ManagementDocumentationUser InteractionProposal Preparation