Software Engineer

Leonardo DRS

Software Engineer involved in design, development, testing, and debugging at Leonardo DRS. Working with various software tools and technologies to deliver defense and intelligence solutions.

Posted 5/4/2026full-timeBeavercreek • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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.
Support and participate in technical activity.
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.
Ability to work independently under supervision of others.
Provide regular reporting of progress and status.
Responsible for completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements.
Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable.
Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services.
Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements.
Develop prototypes to retire key development risks as directed.
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required.
May participate in preparation of less complex proposals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Novice technical expertise and application domain knowledge
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Related technical field
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
company contribution to a health savings account
telemedicine
life and disability insurance
legal insurance
401(k) savings plan
wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
flexible work schedules with the 9/80 program
competitive vacation
health/emergency leave
paid parental leave
community service hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

software developmentimage processingsignal processingfirmware developmentdatabase designoperating systemsnetworkingtechnical documentationprototypingtesting and debugging

Soft Skills

communicationindependent worktime managementuser interactionreportingcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringDOD security clearance