Software Verification Engineer

Job ID: 114018

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Software Verification Engineer to support the verification and testing of complex power conversion system product software, from standard components like programmable relays and motor overload protection devices up to large electric drives and multi-megawatt power conversion cabinets with working voltages up to 15kV.

What You Will Do

• Drive the analysis of customer requirements and development of internal software requirements as they apply to software validation and verification
• Support development of both manual and automated software verification procedures for complete requirements coverage
• Support the execution of validation and verification of large embedded software subsystems
• Collect and summarize test results and present results to internal and external customers
• Coordinate software requirements-based test and support system test activities for small and large software test teams
• Utilize Python for scripting and automation tasks
• Provide configuration management and ongoing maintenance support for released software test procedures
• Participate in organizational process improvement efforts related to the software development lifecycle

Education & Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent education and experience
• 2+ years of experience developing / testing embedded systems, including formal verification and validation of moderately complex real-time software for high-reliability environments
• Proficient in Python and C/C++
• Collaborate in Agile teams using Scrum methodology; actively participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
• Demonstrated capabilities in coordinating and communicating with multiple engineering disciplines
• Ability to develop efficient, reusable unit and requirements-based software tests
• Strong foundation in standard software development processes/methods and configuration management
• Must be a self-starter comfortable with taking responsibility with a significant software validation and verification effort and be a champion for his/her products
• Must work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment

Additional Desirable Qualifications Skills and Knowledge

• Master’s degree in engineering
• Experience developing moderately complex software with multiple software development and verification environments and toolchains
• Education/experience with an emphasis on power electronics control software.
• Experience with User Interface Testing tools, such as TestComplete, Squish, etc.
• Experience with Matlab Simulink
• Experience using git, Bitbucket, JIRA, and Jenkins
• Experience with automated unit testing, static analysis, and/or automated system-level testing
• Experience programming in at least one scripting language
• Experience applying agile software development methods including Scrum, continuous integration, and retrospectives
• Experience developing military products and familiarity with military specifications
• Working knowledge of DOORS for requirements management
• Experience in DO178, DO254 or equivalent quality system

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.

The salary range for this position is $107,089/year- $166,255. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

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.