Senior Software Engineer

Leonardo DRS

Senior Software Engineer developing and testing software applications for defense and intelligence at Leonardo DRS. Leading technical projects and collaborating across engineering teams.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeFrederick • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Involved with the design, development, analysis, testing and debugging of computer software applications and/or systems
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 a 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
Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them
Drive the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
Lead and direct the work of others as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
minimum of 5 years of experience
Fluency in technologies and application domain
Ability to lead a technical group independently

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 focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
competitive vacation
health/emergency leave
paid parental leave
community service hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

software developmentsoftware testingdebuggingoperating systemscompilersnetworkingdatabasesdocumentationsystem analysishardware compatibility

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam managementuser interactionproblem-solvingtime managementbudget managementtechnical directioncollaborationrequirements analysis

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering