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Leonardo DRS · 2 weeks ago

Principal Software Engineer - AI Systems Architect

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

Leonardo DRS is a company that develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions. They are seeking a highly experienced Software Engineer to support the development of advanced image processing algorithms and AI solutions on embedded platforms.

AerospaceCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMarine TechnologyNational SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurityTechnical SupportTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture, design and development of AI-enabled embedded systems integrating hardware, software and algorithms

Participate and support hardware team with board design reviews

Define and document system and software architecture including communication interfaces and integration with hardware

Implement, debug, and optimize applications on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors

Develop and maintain software in C/C++ on Ubuntu 22.xx (or equivalent Linux environment)

Leverage Python for prototyping, data processing, and AI workflows

Collaborate within an Agile development team, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives

Utilize industry-standard tools such as Git, JIRA, and Confluence for version control, project tracking, and documentation

Perform code reviews, technical documentation, and knowledge sharing within the team

Communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Contribute to a collaborative team culture by demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and supporting team success

Qualification

AI solutionsOpenCVQualcomm SnapdragonC/C++ developmentAgile methodologiesPythonJIRAConfluenceTeam collaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 9+ years of relevant hardware and software development experience, OR

Master's degree in STEM with 7+ years of related professional/military experience that includes a background in hardware and software development

Hands-on experience with hardware board bring-up and in software development life cycle (SDLC)

Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative development practices

3–4 years of experience developing and optimizing image processing algorithms (OpenCV or equivalent)

1–2 years of working experience on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors

Proficiency in C/C++ development in Ubuntu/Linux environments

Working knowledge of Python for AI and automation workflows

Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, Git, and related tools

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with strong interpersonal skills

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