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Job ID: [[id]] 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 We are seeking a Software Engineer with 2-5 years of embedded development experience to support the design, development and test of 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 Support the analysis of customer requirements and development of internal software requirements Development of efficient and effective embedded system architectures to support requirements Participate in the design, implementation, test/debug and integration of large embedded software subsystems Coordinate software requirements-based test and support system test activities Utilize Python for scripting and automation tasks Provide ongoing maintenance support for released software Education & Experience Requirements A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with emphasis on C/C++, or equivalent education and experience Embedded Software Engineer with 2-5 years of experience developing moderately complex real-time embedded software, with knowledge in DSP, RTOS, and C/C++ programming Demonstrated capabilities in the design, development, and testing of embedded software products to be used in a high-reliability environment Strong foundation in standard software development processes/methods and configuration management Must be a self-starter comfortable with taking responsibility with a significant software design effort and be a champion for his/her designs and products Must work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment Additional Desirable Qualifications Skills and Knowledge Education/experience with an emphasis on power electronics control software Experience developing moderately complex software with multiple software development and verification environments and toolchains 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 Working knowledge of multi-threaded designs using common real-time operating systems Development experience utilizing embedded Linux (Yocto, or similar) Experience with VHDL implementation on an FPGA target Knowledge/experience with TI DSP devices and/or NXP processors Experience with Matlab Simulink Experience using git, Bitbucket, JIRA, and Jenkins Experience with automated unit testing, static analysis, and/or automated system-level testing Experience developing military products and familiarity with military specifications Working knowledge of DOORS for requirements management Experience in DO178, DO254 or equivalent quality system U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment. 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. #NPS
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
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