Leonardo DRS is looking for talented software engineering professionals to join its team in Beavercreek, Ohio. This opportunity is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and working on advanced defense and intelligence systems. The role offers the chance to contribute to the design, development, analysis, testing, and support of mission-critical software while collaborating with experienced engineering teams.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Leonardo DRS |
| Role | Software Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field; relevant professional experience |
| Job Location | Beavercreek, Ohio, United States |
| Salary | $90,000–$130,000 per year |
| Work Type | On-site |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Level | Mid-Level |
| Industry | Defense & Intelligence Technology |
Job Description
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.
Job Responsibilities
- 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
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
- Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
Qualifications
- Novice technical expertise and application domain knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Related technical field
- Experience with C, C++ or C# with a strong object-oriented skillse
Preferred Experience
- 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
Selection Process
- Submit your online application and resume.
- Application and qualification screening by the recruiting team.
- Initial recruiter or hiring-team discussion.
- Technical interview with the engineering team.
- Additional interviews, as applicable, for technical and program fit.
- Background and security-clearance processing.
- Final selection and job offer.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Leonardo DRS careers website.
- Search for “Software Engineer” in Beavercreek, OH.
- Review the current job description and eligibility requirements.
- Prepare an updated resume highlighting your software engineering experience and relevant technical skills.
- Complete the online application.
- Submit your application and monitor your email for recruitment updates.
