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Software Engineer II

Leonardo DRS, Inc.

Dallas, TXFull-timeSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Dallas, TX
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

The embedded Software Engineer will join the Infrared Sensors & Systems Software Development Team. The role designs, develops, and tests embedded software for infrared sensors and subsystems, working with colleagues across electrical engineering, product engineering, and manufacturing operations. The position is full-time in Dallas, Texas, with a 9/80 schedule. A bachelor's degree and two or more years of software development experience are required; a Computer Science or Electrical Engineering degree is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

C/C++ DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsCommunicationTechnical ExpertiseApplication Domain KnowledgeIndependent WorkOperating System ConceptsData Structures and AlgorithmsMultitasking ProgrammingDebuggingEmbedded LinuxOscilloscopesLogic AnalyzersMicrosoft Office

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree2+ Years Software Development ExperienceComputer Science or Electrical Engineering DegreeU.S. CitizenshipActive DOD Security Clearance or Ability to Obtain

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job ID: 115818

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

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Business Unit: EOIS

Location: Dallas, Tx

Career Functional Area: Engineering

Type: Exempt Full-time

Schedule: 9/80

Shift: First

Job Summary

The embedded Software Engineer will be an integral part of our Infrared Sensors & Systems (ISS) Software Development Team. The Engineer will design, develop and test embedded software for infrared sensors and subsystems. The Engineer will interface with other DRS Team Members representing a wide range of disciplines, including Electrical Engineering, Product Engineering, and Manufacturing Operations.

Job Responsibilities

  • Supports and participates in technical activity

  • Designs, develops, analyzes, and tests products, systems or subsystems

  • May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments

  • Ability to work independently and under supervision of others

  • Provides regular reporting of progress and status

  • Responsible for completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements

  • Reviews customer specifications and requirements, and under direction develops designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable

  • Communicates clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required

  • Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 2+ year(s) software development experience; prior related intern or coop experience will be considered. A Computer Science or Electrical Engineering Degree is preferred.

  • Experience developing in C/C++ Strong analytical and communication skills

  • Competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge

  • Motivated, self-starter individual and ability to work independently

  • U.S. Citizenship

DESIRED SKILLS

  • Solid knowledge in Operating System concepts

  • Solid knowledge in Data Structures and Algorithms

  • Experience in multi-tasking programming, and debugging

  • Familiar with Embedded Linux operating system or similar

  • Familiarity with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers

  • Experience with Microsoft Office

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires 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.

*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.

How this job compares

Set against the 41,042 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Texas median$120–200K/yr1,292 salary ranges
  • Texas median$60–70/hr66 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 2,239 open Software Engineer jobs in Texas and 41,042 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 33,355 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 14,290 of the 41,042 open Software Engineer jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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