Software Engineer II

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The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world‑class, full life‑cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state‑of‑the‑art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

• Experience with Rust programming language
• Cryptography experience, including integrating cryptography into production systems (e.g., encryption, key management, digital signatures), and especially HAIPE implementations/integrations
• Experience applying AI/ML techniques to software systems
• Experience with AI system operationalization and/or secure AI practices
• Required to support the analysis, development, and review of fault isolation and troubleshooting procedures for engineering design; make recommendations for design improvements based on this analysis. Involved with the engineering investigation, analysis, and resolution of reliability elements in design, development and implementation of new and/or existing systems/sub‑systems. Supports engineering with reliability related design analysis, and coordinates issue resolution. Perform Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA).
  
  Conduct Reliability analyses, trend analysis, root cause analysis, and determine associated metrics and develop and maintain associated databases. Lead the Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) Engineering Process.
• Responsible for technical activity and completion of assigned task 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.
• Report of progress and status regularly
• 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
• Support 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
• Participates in preparation of less‑complex proposals
• May provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Experience with C, C++ or C# with a strong object‑oriented skillset
• Competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge
• Ability to work independently

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. #AIS