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# Senior Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Leonardo DRS
- **Location:** Hazelwood, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $93,121.0 - $125,713.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, Unit Testing, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Programming, Databases, Computer Engineering, Data Structures, Linux, Embedded Software, Object-Oriented Software Development, Big O, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Test Case, Git, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-embedded-software-engineer-bridgeton-mo--eb541c97-2fb3-46bd-979c-f2e64be93fc2

## About the Role

Embedded Software, Software Engineering, Military, Software Engineering, Embedded Software, Analysis Skills, Test Case, Technical/Engineering Design, Software Administration, Aerospace and Defense, * Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

 * Proven Computer Science fundamentals in algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis
 * 5+ years of industry experience in delivering high-quality, innovative applications and programming experience in one or more of the following: C, C++, C# and/or Java.
 * Practical experience working with embedded hardware
 * Experience in Object Oriented design and development
 * Experience following formal software development processes
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 * Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work well in a team environment as well as independently with little day-to-day guidance
 * Demonstrates an ambition to learn
 * Experience with Linux/Unix and/or Windows
 * Experience with software version control systems (preferably GIT)
 * Willing to travel up to 10% as necessary

## Description

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a Full Time Senior Embedded Software Engineer. This position is based out of our Bridgeton, MO facility and will have the option to work an in person or hybrid schedule. The Senior Software Engineer provides technical and analytical work to develop, design, and/or support software solutions across multiple U.S. defense industries. Duties include participating in software design activities, developing code based on the architecture and technical design, creating and performing unit tests, enhancing the software development process, and playing an active role in test case planning for components and functions developed by the project team. The selected candidate will work with other engineering disciplines and use their software development expertise to create robust technical solutions across multiple technology areas., * Complete a technical project independently and lead other engineers

 * Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them
 * Design and write embedded software code
 * Develop, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
 * Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
 * Document component and subsystem specifications
 * Specify and evaluate supplier subsystems and services
 * Apply fundamental knowledge of software engineering principles and core concepts (e.g., data structures, algorithms, computer architecture, operating systems, and databases) to create software solutions that meet project-based needs
 * Apply core computer science concepts in the development, testing, and documentation of software units
 * Participate as a member of the testing team to plan and review test cases within software solution components
 * Participate in code reviews with the systems engineers, software architects, and other technical staff
 * Collaborate with internal and external customers to develop systems to meet required business specifications
 * Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
 * Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization