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# Senior Software Engineer - Linux Backend Systems

- **Company:** Leonardo DRS
- **Location:** Germantown, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,089.0 - $144,570.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software Applications, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Protocol Buffers, Software Maintenance, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Backend, Git, Containerization, Information Technology, Build Tools, Grpc, Docker, Jenkins, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers.leonardodrs.com/talentcommunity/apply/1415473100/?locale=en_US

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field, plus at least five years of relevant software engineering experience.
 * Fluency in C, C++, or Rust,, with the ability and interest to become productive in Rust; prior Rust experience is preferred but not required.
 * Strong Linux proficiency, including command-line tools, shell scripting, automation, and build systems.
 * Solid understanding of networking concepts and experience developing or troubleshooting networked services; experience with Docker or comparable container technologies is preferred.
 * Experience developing software that communicates across processes, services, or systems using technologies such as APIs, messaging, publish/subscribe patterns, protobuf, gRPC, or comparable approaches.
 * Proficiency with Git and experience working with automated build, test, or CI/CD pipelines.
 * Ability to lead technical work independently, collaborate effectively, and meet U.S. citizenship and DoD security-clearance requirements.

## Description

DRS RADA Technologies is seeking a full-time, on-site Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and evolve Linux-based, mission-critical software supporting advanced radar and defense solutions. This hands-on role is ideal for a systems-oriented experienced engineer who can translate complex requirements into reliable, secure, and maintainable software while helping shape technical direction and development practices. Prior radar experience is helpful but not required; we value strong software engineering fundamentals and the ability to learn complex technical domains., * Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain software applications and systems supporting radar and defense technology solutions.

 * Translate customer, product, and system-level requirements into secure, scalable, and maintainable software designs.
 * Develop software primarily in Rust, while working with C and C++ codebases, interfaces, or existing systems as needed.
 * Build and improve automated build, test, and deployment processes using Git, CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins or similar tools, and container-based environments.
 * Build and troubleshoot Linux-based services involving networking, containers, microservices, and service-to-service communication.
 * Lead assigned technical work, collaborate across engineering disciplines, mentor teammates, and communicate technical risks and tradeoffs clearly., * This is not a purely coding-focused position. While you will write and maintain software, you will also help shape technical approaches, contribute to design and architecture decisions, troubleshoot complex issues, and support the successful delivery of integrated systems.
 * This is not a role limited to one technology or programming language. The work centers on Rust development for Linux-based, service-oriented software, with related work in C/C++, networking, containers, automated testing, and CI/CD.
 * This is not a remote position. This full-time role is based on-site in Germantown, Maryland, where close collaboration with software, systems, hardware, integration, and test teams is essential.
 * This is not an entry-level engineering role. The Senior Software Engineer is expected to work independently, lead assigned technical work, make sound engineering decisions, and provide guidance to other team members.
 * This is not software developed in isolation. You will work within a cross-functional team and contribute to products that must perform reliably in demanding real-world defense environments.