Software Engineer I/II – Radar Software

Leonardo DRS

. Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain software applications and system components for advanced radar systems .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeGermantown • Maryland • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,956 - $119,480 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in C/C++ software development for advanced radar systems, with a strong focus on real-time, embedded, and mission-critical applications. Capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and contributing to system-level integration and debugging efforts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

C/C++ Software DevelopmentReal-Time Software ApplicationsDebugging and TroubleshootingSoftware IntegrationVersion Control

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Hard Skills

C ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingMultithreadingMemory ManagementData StructuresConcurrencyOperating SystemsPerformance TradeoffsSoftware TestingSoftware Maintenance

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingTechnical OwnershipAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Version Control SystemsRTOSLinuxSoftware Development Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Radar SystemsEmbedded SoftwareMission-Critical SoftwareSystem-Level InterfacesIntegration Activities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxRTOSC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain software applications and system components for advanced radar systems
Implement C/C++ software features from defined requirements, design guidance, and existing system architecture
Contribute to radar-system application software involving multithreaded behavior, timing-sensitive operation, shared resources, and system-level interfaces
Troubleshoot and resolve software issues during development, integration, lab testing, system testing, and field support
Work with software, systems, hardware, integration, and test engineers to understand system behavior and support integration activities
Participate in code reviews, configuration management, documentation, estimation, and engineering process improvements
Learn radar-system operation, real-time software behavior, hardware/software integration, and mission-critical software development
Grow technical ownership through increasingly complex software tasks, debugging efforts, and integration activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Software Engineer I: entry-level candidates welcome, including internship, academic project, or other relevant software development experience
Software Engineer II: at least two years of relevant software engineering experience, or equivalent experience
Experience developing software in C or C++, including academic, internship, project, or professional experience
Familiarity with data structures, debugging, memory management, concurrency, operating systems, or performance tradeoffs
Ability to build, test, debug, and maintain software as part of a collaborative engineering team
Interest in system-level, embedded, real-time, or mission-critical software applications
Experience using version control and software development tools
Preferred but not required: RTOS-based or Linux-based software development experience, especially in hardware-integrated environments
Ability and interest to learn complex technical domains, communicate clearly, and collaborate effectively with software, systems, hardware, integration, and test engineers
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance may be needed for future program work
An active DoD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after employment commencement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company contribution to a health savings account
Telemedicine
Life and disability insurance
Legal insurance
401(k) savings plan with employer matching
Annual performance-based bonuses
Equity awards
Overtime pay for non-exempt employees, as applicable
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
State-mandated paid sick leave
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development support
Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Skill enhancement and career-growth programs and activities
Flexible 9/80 work schedule
Community service hours