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Embedded Software Engineer II

DRS Technologies, Inc.

DRS Technologies, Inc.

Software Engineering
Menomonee Falls, WI, USA
Posted on Mar 6, 2025

Job ID: 111709

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

Our Menomonee Falls, WI is currently hiring an Embedded Software Engineer II to support the development and test of software for complex power conversion system products, from standard components like programmable relays and motor overload protection devices up to large electric drives and multi-megawatt power conversion cabinets with working voltages up to 15kV.

What You Will Do

  • Analyze customer requirements and develop internal software requirements
  • Develop efficient and effective embedded system architecture to support requirements
  • Participate in the design, implementation, and debug of large embedded software sub-systems
  • Supports software requirements-based test and system test activities

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with emphasis on C/C++
  • At least 2 years of experience in the development of at least moderately complex real time embedded software
  • Must be a self-starter comfortable with taking responsibility with a significant software design effort
  • Must work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
  • Familiar with software development processes and configuration management


Additional Desirable Qualifications Skills and Knowledge:

  • Experience using git, Bitbucket, JIRA, and Jenkins
  • Experience with automated unit testing, static analysis, and/or automated system-level testing
  • Education/experience with an emphasis on power electronics or motor control software
  • Experience with embedded software related to the use of PWM controllers, A/D and D/A converters, communications interfaces, and hardware driver/board support for electronic devices is a desirable
  • Development experience utilizing Embedded Linux
  • Experience with VHDL implementation on an FPGA target
  • Experience with Matlab Simulink
  • Experience in DO178, DO254, or equivalent quality system

U.S. Citizenship required.

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.

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.

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