Software Engineer II – Temp to Hire

Leonardo DRS

. Design, implement, test, integrate, and maintain software components and applications .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeBeavercreek • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development, including proficiency in C, C++, C#, and Rust, along with experience in secure software practices and CI/CD pipelines. Strong ability to analyze requirements, design software solutions, and effectively communicate technical concepts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active DOD Security ClearanceBachelor's Degree In Computer ScienceProfessional Programming Experience In C, C++, C#, Or RustExperience With Git And CI/CD ToolsSecure Software Development Experience

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentDebuggingUnit TestingIntegration TestingObject-Oriented DesignData StructuresAlgorithmsSoftware Design PatternsSecure Software DevelopmentEmbedded Software

Soft Skills

Clear Written CommunicationClear Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

GitGitHub ActionsJenkinsAzure DevOpsAutomated Build Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Active U.S. Department Of Defense Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Defense ProductsIntelligence SystemsReal-Time SystemsNetworkingDevice DriversCryptographic LibrariesSecure Communications ProtocolsHAIPE ImplementationDevSecOpsAI/ML Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureJenkinsLinuxRustC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, test, integrate, and maintain software components and applications
Analyze requirements and develop software designs
Write code and execute unit and integration tests
Debug and resolve software defects in development, integration, and test environments
Develop secure, maintainable, and testable software
Create and maintain software design, interface, test, and release documentation
Use Git for source control, branching, pull requests, code reviews, and release management
Support automated build, test, and CI/CD pipelines
Participate in design reviews, code reviews, integration activities, and technical problem resolution
Deliver software for Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems' defense and intelligence products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance or higher
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, plus relevant software development experience
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
2–4 years of professional software development experience
Professional programming experience in C, C++, C#, or Rust
Experience developing, debugging, testing, and maintaining software
Experience with object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns
Experience with Git, code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and automated build tools
Experience developing or maintaining software in Rust
Clear written and verbal communication skills
U.S. Citizenship required
Active DOD security clearance or ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment
Preferred: Rust experience with ownership, borrowing, lifetimes, traits, error handling, concurrency, testing, and C/C++ interoperability
Preferred: Embedded software, real-time systems, Linux, networking, device drivers, or platform software experience
Preferred: Experience integrating encryption, key management, digital signatures, certificates, cryptographic libraries, hardware security modules, or secure communications protocols into production software
Preferred: HAIPE implementation or integration experience
Preferred: Secure software development experience, including secure code review, static analysis, threat modeling, vulnerability remediation, and DevSecOps
Preferred: Experience with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or comparable CI/CD tooling
Preferred: Experience integrating AI/ML models into software products, deploying models, monitoring model performance, or securing AI-enabled systems

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
Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Career-growth, professional development, and skill-enhancement programs and activities
Flexible work schedules with a 4/10 program
Competitive vacation
Health/emergency leave
Paid parental leave
Community service hours